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surveil
[ ser-veyl ]
surveil
/ sɜːˈveɪl /
verb
- to observe closely the activities of (a person or group)
Word History and Origins
Origin of surveil1
Word History and Origins
Origin of surveil1
Example Sentences
It is possible to imagine the technology enabling a future where a stalker could instantly find the name or address of a person on the street, or where the state can surveil people’s movements in real time.
Despite the public costs, the detentions, and the criticism, however, most details of OSN’s attempts to surveil the public remained secret.
In January, a Buffalo barista told Eater that Starbucks sent dozens of “support managers” to his store and other locations in the area to surveil union activity.
Its ability to both protect and surveil it will help define great power competition for a long time.
Earlier this year, literary and human rights organization PEN America warned that repressive governments are ramping up efforts to censor, surveil, and punish dissenters under the guise of “digital sovereignty.”
Then it dawned on him—he could surveil himself for the authorities.
So, the ability to surveil everyone on the planet is almost there, and arguably will be there within a few years.
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