Meaning
surveillance, supervision
- close observation of someone or something, especially by security or authorities
- the act of overseeing or monitoring an activity or group
In a sentence
L'edificio è protetto da un moderno sistema di sorveglianza.
The building is protected by a modern surveillance system.
Il sospettato è rimasto sotto stretta sorveglianza per tutta la notte.
The suspect remained under close surveillance all night.
Non c'era alcuna sorveglianza all'ingresso del museo.
There was no supervision whatsoever at the entrance to the museum.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sorveglianza | feminine · singular |
| sorveglianze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular. In video monitoring contexts, often combined with 'video-' ('videosorveglianza').