a system that allows someone to watch on a television screen what is happening in different parts of a building, town etc. The abbreviation CCTV is often used instead of the full word.
Synonyms and related words
Systems for broadcasting television and radio
AM
cable
cable television
closed-circuit television
noun countable/uncountable
US
or closed-circuit TV
US
DEFINITIONS1
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a system that allows someone to watch on a television screen what is happening in different parts of a building, town, etc.