[alsow-] a camera designed for use with a computer, as to transmit images, often, specif., live video images, over a website
Origin of Webcam
Web (see web, noun) + cam(era)Webcam
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webcam
noun
A digital video camera capable of streaming images to a computer for broadcast over the internet or other network.
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Noun
(plural webcams)
Verb
(third-person singular simple present webcams, present participle webcamming, simple past and past participle webcammed)
- To take part in a video communication via webcam.
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webcam - Computer Definition
(WEB CAMera) A front-facing video camera that attaches to a computer typically via USB or that is built into a laptop or desktop screen. It is widely used for Skype and other video calling software as well as to continuously monitor an activity and send it to a Web server for public or private viewing. Webcams purchased as separate peripherals generally have a microphone built into the unit, or an external mike comes in the package. Webcams Vs. Network Cameras A Webcam attaches to, or is built into, the computer, whereas a "network camera" is a stand-alone unit that connects to an Ethernet network. While the Webcam is commonly used for videophoning with another user, network cameras are used to monitor locations such as stores and offices (see network camera). See Webcamming, Webcam blocker, lifecasting and spycam.
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