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security camera

American  
[si-kyoor-i-tee kam-ruh] / sɪˈkjʊər ɪ ti ˈkæm rə /

noun

  • security cameras
    plural
  1. a video camera that records all movements in and around a building or other space for purposes of deterring and detecting trespassers or criminal action.


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Afterwards, Palestinian security camera video shared with the BBC showed confrontations between Israeli soldiers and border police and a large crowd of settlers.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Unlike a visible security camera, a wireless network normally gives people no obvious indication that its radio signals could potentially be used to recognize who is nearby.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026

He also shared security camera footage he claimed showed vandalism.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

A call had come in from a homeowner who was out of town and who had spotted the intrusion on a security camera.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Kyle gave the closest security camera a big thumbs-up.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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