closed-circuit television

a television system in which signals are transmitted from a television camera to the receivers by cables or telephone links forming a closed circuit, as used in security systems, etc.

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closed-circuit television

[¦klōzd ¦sər·kət ′tel·ə‚vizh·ən]

(communications)

Any application of television that does not involve broadcasting for public viewing; the programs can be seen only on specified receivers connected to the television camera by circuits, which include microwave relays and coaxial cables. Abbreviated CCTV.

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David Vardy, who is the Foundation's projects director, said: "We decided, for the security of the teacher against unwarranted accusations, that having closed-circuit television in these spaces was something to be desired."

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This means that the large majority of correspondents, who have just flown thousands of miles at great expense, generally retire to the filing center to watch the president on closed-circuit television. "It's actually possible to travel overseas with a president and never see him," says Newsweek's Tom DeFrank.

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Police said that 21 walk-through gates, 1,138 metal-detectors and 198 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras had been provided for security check.

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Police said there was no closed-circuit television (CCTV) installed in the gym's locker area.

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The DC asked him to write a letter to Home Department for installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and walkthrough gates on the jail premises.

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"We reviewed our closed-circuit television footage and saw them selling the flags," National Park Development Commission executive director Penelope Belmonte said.

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