Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

surveillance-footage

noun

sər-ˈvā-lən(t)s-ˈfō-tij

Definition

Video recordings made by surveillance cameras that monitor activities in specific areas.

Examples

The surveillance footage from the store helped identify the suspect in the robbery.
Police reviewed the surveillance footage to reconstruct the events of the crime.
Many offices install surveillance cameras to monitor employee activity and ensure safety.

Meaning

Surveillance footage refers to the video captured by security cameras that observe and document the activities of people and events in a given location.