The surveillance camera
Example: Surveillance camera records video for security monitoring
Definition
"The surveillance camera" is a device used for monitoring and recording activities in a specific area for security purposes. It helps in observing and deterring unauthorized actions, ensuring safety by capturing real-time video footage for analysis or evidence.
Etymology
The term "surveillance camera" combines 'surveillance', from the French word 'surveiller' meaning 'to watch over', and 'camera', derived from the Latin 'camera' meaning 'chamber' or 'room'. Together, it reflects a device designed to watch over a space continuously for security reasons.
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"The surveillance camera" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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