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surveil

/sɜːrˈveɪl/ verb · British & US
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What does surveil mean?

verb

to watch or observe someone or something, especially secretly or in a way that is considered to be an invasion of their privacy.

Example

"The police surveil the suspect's movements to gather evidence."

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