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CCTV

American  

  1. closed-circuit television.

CCTV British  

abbreviation

  1. closed-circuit television

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The paperwork was filled in to say that this happened, but when police checked the CCTV, it was a different story.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Their births were confirmed when reviewing overnight CCTV.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

"At least in the car park, I knew that there was CCTV, it was floodlit, and they had security, and that was a bonus."

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

"Then you go and check the CCTV, and then you see it happening, on the screen, which is really frustrating."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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