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Meaning of webcam | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈwɛbˌkæm

Definitions

A video camera whose output may be viewed in real time over a computer network, originally the World Wide Web.

Equivalents

Bosanski čam
Čeština webkamera
Deutsch Webcam
Esperanto retfotilo retkamerao
Français cam webcam webcaméra
Galego cámara web
हिन्दी वेबकॅम
Hrvatski čam
Íslenska glyrna vefmyndavél
Italiano webcam
ქართული ვებკამერა
한국어 웹카메라 웹캠
Kurdî cam cam
Nederlands cam webcam
Português câmara web webcam
Српски čam
Svenska webbkamera

Examples

“And while the Webcams focused on street scenes and other public gathering spots do seem to occupy an uncertain status as a new medium, they perhaps raise an ethical question: Is this the cinéma vérité of cyberspace or is it private surveillance?”
“As Covid-19 lockdowns took effect around the world, millions turned to remote working and organising virtual hangouts with friends. Overnight, webcams went from mundane computer accessories to gold dust.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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