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"Cable" most often refers to a wiring method manufactured with more than one conductor. Examples would be the triplex (3 twisted wires) that powers most homes and the NM cable used for branch circuits in homes.
But I have heard of single conductors referred to as cables, probably because of their size.
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The electrical supply authority for your area
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