Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A digital camera capable of downloading images to a computer for transmission over the Internet or other network.
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- noun computing, photography A
video camera whoseoutput may be viewed inreal time over anetwork , especially over theInternet .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a digital camera designed to take digital photographs and transmit them over the internet
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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A Skypee with a built-in webcam can be controlled and accessed via the Internet from any PC anywhere via Wi-Fi.
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If you saw on the webcam that Bianca, the only woman, was mopping the floor on the residential level, please be reassured that the guys were sweeping and vacuuming like mad in the lab and the EVA room (where the webcam is still out of order -- sorry, I'll look into that soon, I hope).
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Sounds works great, the speakers sound surprisingly good and the built-in webcam works well too.
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Chall, I am appreciating Skype even more than before, now that I have MacTavish and the built-in webcam!
Archive: Oct 08 - Mar 09 Cath@VWXYNot? 2009
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Nevertheless I upgraded to the latest version which supports video calling so that I could test out the capability of the built-in webcam which certainly doesn't disappoint.
March 2008 2008
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Nevertheless I upgraded to the latest version which supports video calling so that I could test out the capability of the built-in webcam which certainly doesn't disappoint.
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The Galveston webcam page has added a Penguin webcam, where you can watch the inside of part of the penguin exhibit at Moody Gardens.
December 30th, 2008 2008
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They routinely check the theater during the show and via webcam from the front office in all theaters to see if there are any issues such as people putting their feet on the seats.
R-Rated Movies: How Young Is Too Young? « FirstShowing.net 2008
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Oh, and webcam is option al on the Mini9; standard on AspireOne. — anonymous
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This Windows-based webcam is also a cinch to install and use; simply press the call button on top of the lens to open your address book and begin chatting (and holding up your child or favourite pet to an aunt living in Europe!).
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