The surveillance system
Example: The surveillance system monitors activity continuously
Definition
"The surveillance system" refers to a set of tools and technologies designed to monitor and record activities in a specific area continuously, often for security, safety, or observational purposes. It helps detect unusual behavior or ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
Etymology
The phrase "the surveillance system" combines 'surveillance,' from the French word 'surveiller,' meaning 'to watch over,' and 'system,' from the Greek 'systema,' meaning 'organized whole.' Did you know? 'Surveillance' originally referred to military watchfulness but now applies broadly to monitoring in many contexts.
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"The surveillance system" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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