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CCTV

American

closed-circuit television.

CCTV British

abbreviation

closed-circuit television

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Example Sentences

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McCullagh's return journey is extensively captured by CCTV.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

When Kimberley's dad got home, we checked the CCTV, which showed him coming to the house.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

They said between 00:16 and 00:36 when the boat was taken from its mooring, Vitoria could no longer be seen on CCTV.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

She appointed an expert advisory group to develop guidance for the sector on the safe and effective use of CCTV.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Shortly after, bystander footage, discreetly filmed by a camp resident, picks up from the other direction to the CCTV.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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