surveilling
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/sərˈveɪlɪŋ/
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/səˈveɪlɪŋ/
(surveil)
monitoring closely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'surveil' originates from French, specifically the word 'surveiller', where 'sur-' meant 'over' and 'veiller' meant 'to watch'.
Historical Evolution
'surveiller' transformed into the English word 'surveil', and eventually became the modern English word 'surveil' through adaptation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to watch over', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to monitor or observe closely'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'surveil'.
The security team is surveilling the area for any suspicious activity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42