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closed-circuit television

closed-circuit television
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Definitions of closed-circuit television words

  • noun 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 3
  • noun closed-circuit television a system of televising by cable to designated viewing sets, as within a factory for monitoring production operations, in a theater for viewing a special event taking place elsewhere, or in an office building as an aid to maintaining security. 1
  • noun closed-circuit television monitoring system 1
  • noun closed-circuit television A system of television cameras, connected by cable to a control room, used for surveillance. 0

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Origin of closed-circuit television

First appearance:

before 1945
One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Closed-circuit television

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

closed-circuit television popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for closed-circuit television

noun closed-circuit television

  • monitor — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.

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