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video surveillance
The systematic observation of places, rooms, or people using video cameras, usually for security reasons.
Die Videoüberwachung des Parkhauses soll Diebstähle verhindern.
The video surveillance of the parking garage is intended to prevent theft.
This word is made up of 'Video' (video) and 'Überwachung' (surveillance). 'Überwachung' is derived from the verb 'überwachen' (to monitor / to supervise), which means something like 'beobachten' (to observe) or 'kontrollieren' (to control / to check). It therefore describes surveillance with the help of video technology.
Die Installation der Videoüberwachung wurde von den Anwohnern diskutiert.
The installation of the video surveillance was discussed by the residents.
A very common and useful phrase is 'unter Videoüberwachung stehen' (to be under video surveillance). It expresses that a place or area is covered by cameras.
Der Eingangsbereich des Gebäudes steht unter permanenter Videoüberwachung.
The entrance area of the building is under permanent video surveillance.
In connection with this word, adjectives such as 'flächendeckend' (comprehensive / area-wide) or 'lückenlos' (complete / without gaps) are often used to describe the extent of the surveillance.
Eine flächendeckende Videoüberwachung öffentlicher Plätze ist rechtlich umstritten.
Comprehensive video surveillance of public squares is legally controversial.
control / check
'die Kontrolle' and 'die Videoüberwachung' can both serve security purposes. However, 'Kontrolle' is much more general: people check something directly or have the power to control something. 'Videoüberwachung' is a specific kind of observation using cameras. In this case, a place, a room, or sometimes a person is filmed or observed. The words can be confused because cameras can be used for Kontrolle. When the topic is checking in general, you say 'Kontrolle'; when cameras are the focus, 'Videoüberwachung' is more precise.
Die Videoüberwachung im Park soll nachts für mehr Sicherheit sorgen.
The video surveillance in the park is meant to provide more safety at night.
Bei der Kontrolle am Flughafen musste Tom seinen Pass zeigen.
At the airport security check, Tom had to show his passport.