CCTV

American

closed-circuit television.

CCTV British

abbreviation

closed-circuit television

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Example Sentences

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The force appealed for anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or any other footage to get in touch quoting incident 1419 of 10 April.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

As those weeks stretched on, the police were building their case with a major focus on one element in particular – CCTV.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 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

"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

The investigation is said to be "fast-moving", however, witnesses or anyone with relevant information - including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage - have been urged to contact the force "as a matter of urgency".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

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