Term: surveillance
surveillance (noun) /səˈveɪ.ləns/
Similar to: monitoring; observation; scrutiny; watch; supervision Definition: the careful watching of a person or place, especially by the police or army, because of a crime that has happened or is expected. Translation: novērošana, uzraudzība Examples: “The suspect was kept under 24-hour surveillance by the narcotics team.” “The bank installed a new surveillance system with high-definition cameras.” “Advocates are concerned about the increase in mass surveillance in modern cities.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
surveillance (noun) close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective) , also - supervision
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
surveillance (noun)1.
the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
SYNONYMS:
care, charge, guidance, headship, oversight, regulation, stewardship, superintendence, superintendency, surveillanceRELATED WORDS:
monitoring, observance, observation, observing, policing; administration, control, direction, generalship, hand(s), management, running; leadership, piloting, shepherding, steering; government, reign, rule; aegis ( egis), auspices, guardianship, protection, trusteeship, tutelage2.
an act or period of watching for signs of activity, danger, or opportunity
SYNONYMS:
lookout, surveillance, watchRELATED WORDS:
observance, observation, supervision; inspection, scrutiny