surveillant
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8.3
Watching people or activity to make sure rules are followed
- adjective
- /sɜrˈveɪlənt/
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vigilante
- The surveillant officer monitored the crowd for any suspicious behavior.
Examples
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In a surveillant environment, employees are aware that their actions are being observed.
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The security camera provides a surveillant presence in the parking lot.
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"Surveillance practices are understood through popular culture and are reproduced through surveillant imaginaries.
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Synonyms
vigilant
vssurveillant
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6.0
A person who keeps careful watch for danger or problems
emphasizes broader observation and supervisory monitoring rather than only threats
watchful
vssurveillant
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3.2
Being careful and ready to notice danger or problems
is used more for general supervision and monitoring than focusing on danger
observing
vssurveillant
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4.5
A person who notices small details quickly
focuses on active supervision and organized monitoring rather than mere noticing
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7.1
People use tools or methods to watch and record activity
includes supervising and overseeing activity rather than only recording
Antonyms
How Watchful
Surface Forms
surveillant positive
Morphology
Etymology
Surveillant comes from the French verb surveiller, built from sur- 'over' and veiller 'to watch' or 'stay awake'. So a surveillant (adjective) means being 'watchful' or 'watching over' people and activity.