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surveillance

/səɹˈveɪ.ləns/

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noun

Surveillance, observation

Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion.

Examples :

"The school implemented surveillance cameras in the parking lot to deter vandalism. "

L'école a installé des caméras de surveillance sur le parking pour dissuader le vandalisme.

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noun

Surveillance, suivi

Continuous monitoring of disease occurrence for example.

Examples :

"The school implemented a surveillance program to monitor the spread of the flu. "

L'école a mis en place un programme de surveillance pour surveiller la propagation de la grippe.

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noun

Surveillance, observation

Systematic observation of places and people by visual, aural, electronic, photographic or other means.

Examples :

"The school implemented surveillance cameras to monitor hallways and classrooms for safety. "

L'école a installé des caméras de surveillance pour surveiller les couloirs et les salles de classe pour la sécurité.

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Surveillance

In criminal law, an investigation process by which police gather evidence about crimes, or suspected crime, through continued observation of persons or places.

Examples :

"The surveillance cameras in the school hallways helped the police gather evidence about the vandalism. "

Les caméras de surveillance dans les couloirs de l'école ont aidé la police à rassembler des preuves concernant le vandalisme.

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