closed-circuit television

Thân thiện

The security guard watches the monitors of the closed-circuit television system.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A television system that is not used for broadcasting but is connected by cables to designated monitors: It refers to a private video system where the signal is transmitted via a wired connection to a specific set of screens, typically for surveillance or internal viewing purposes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The factory uses closed-circuit television to monitor the assembly line for safety.
  • Security was enhanced by installing closed-circuit television in the lobby.

Advanced Usage

• "CCTV": This is the common acronym for "closed-circuit television."
  • The building's CCTV cameras recorded the entire incident.

Variants and Related Words

• CCTV (noun): The standard abbreviation for closed-circuit television.
  • CCTV footage is often used as evidence.

Synonyms

• Surveillance system: A system used for observing an area.
• Security cameras: Cameras used for monitoring and security purposes.

Related Phrases

• CCTV surveillance: The act of monitoring using a closed-circuit television system.
  • CCTV surveillance is common in urban centers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a television system that is not used for broadcasting but is connected by cables to designated monitors (as in a factory or theater)