electronic surveillance

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electronic surveillance

A security guard monitors the building through electronic surveillance.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Monitoring or observation using electronic devices: The act of systematically watching, listening to, or recording the activities, communications, or movements of people or places through electronic equipment.
Usage
  • Electronic surveillance is typically used to describe a formal, systematic process, often conducted by government agencies, law enforcement, or security personnel for purposes of investigation, intelligence gathering, or security.
  • It is a compound noun and is generally used in formal, legal, or technical contexts.
Examples
  • The court authorized electronic surveillance of the suspect's phone calls.
  • Modern electronic surveillance can involve cameras, wiretaps, and tracking devices.
  • Concerns about privacy have increased with the expansion of electronic surveillance capabilities.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be subject to electronic surveillance": To be under official monitoring using electronic means.
    • The individual was subject to electronic surveillance for a period of six months.
  • "The use of electronic surveillance": Referring to the application or deployment of such monitoring techniques.
    • The investigation relied heavily on the use of electronic surveillance.
Variants and Related Words
  • Surveillance (n): The general act of carefully watching someone or something, especially to prevent crime or gather information.
  • Wiretapping (n): A specific form of electronic surveillance involving the monitoring of telephone or internet communications.
  • Eavesdropping (n): Secretly listening to a private conversation, which can be done electronically.
Synonyms
  • Electronic monitoring
  • Digital surveillance
  • Technical surveillance
Related Phrases
  • Electronic surveillance equipment: The devices used for such monitoring (e.g., hidden cameras, listening devices).
  • Electronic surveillance order: A legal warrant or authorization permitting such surveillance.
Notes
  • Electronic surveillance is a specific technical term. In everyday language, people might use simpler terms like "being bugged" or "having one's phone tapped," which refer to specific methods within the broader concept.
electronic surveillance

A security guard monitors the building through electronic surveillance.

Noun
  1. surveillance by electronic means (e.g. television)