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Webcam

By Linda Roeder, About.com

Definition: A camera that is attached to someones computer. This camera takes pictures every few minutes and updates those pictures to a Web page where everyone can watch.

Some Webcams are set up in people's houses and allow you to watch them as they go about their day to day business. Others are set up outside and allow you to watch the scenery of a particular area.

Also Known As: Web cam, web camera
Examples:
I like watching webcams to see what people do everyday.
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