panoptical
/pænˈɑptɪkəl/
adjective
- Variant of panoptic; all-seeing or covering everything in view.
- The novel offers a panoptical perspective on the lives of several families.
- The panoptical camera system covered every corner of the parking lot.
- Her panoptical knowledge of the company's operations made her an invaluable manager.
- Relating to the Panopticon prison design or the concept of constant observation.
- The panoptical arrangement of the dormitory allowed the supervisor to see all the beds at once.
- The panoptical structure of the old prison is now a tourist attraction.
- Some critics argue that social media creates a panoptical effect where users feel constantly watched.
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