closed-circuit

adjective

closed-cir·​cuit ˈklōz(d)-ˈsər-kət How to pronounce closed-circuit (audio)
: used in, shown on, or being a television installation in which the signal is transmitted by wire to a limited number of receivers

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The system, which brings together information from license plate readers, tens of thousands of closed-circuit television cameras, facial recognition tools and phone call locations to identify people, has been criticized by civil liberties groups. Ray Sanchez, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024 Listen to this article The Aurora City Council has approved using money from a federal grant to replace police and fire department laptop computers and some closed-circuit TV cameras. Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024 This closed-circuit viewing spot at the Boulevard Pool is just above turn 14 and features unlimited snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, with a cash bar and live music available for viewers and partygoers alike. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024 The party will feature closed-circuit viewing of the race, DJs, all-inclusive snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for closed-circuit 

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of closed-circuit was in 1949

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“Closed-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/closed-circuit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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closed-circuit

noun
closed-cir·​cuit
ˈklōz(d)-ˈsər-kət
: a television installation in which the signal is sent by wire to a limited number of receivers
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