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videosorveglianza

/videosorveʎˈʎantsa/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

CCTV, video surveillance

  • Surveillance conducted by means of video cameras and monitors.

In a sentence

Le telecamere di videosorveglianza hanno ripreso il ladro mentre entrava in banca.

The CCTV cameras filmed the thief as he entered the bank.

L'edificio è protetto da un moderno sistema di videosorveglianza.

The building is protected by a modern video surveillance system.

Molti cittadini chiedono più videosorveglianza per garantire la sicurezza.

Many citizens are asking for more CCTV to ensure safety.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
videosorveglianzafeminine · singular
videosorveglianzefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Compound noun (video + sorveglianza); often paired with 'sistema di' or 'telecamera di'.
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