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Definition of 'modem'

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Noun

(en-noun)
  • A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa and allows computers to communicate over a phone line.
  • Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To transmit by modem.
  • * 1992 , Jim Kimble, How to get started with modems (page 73)
  • Personal modeming is most prevalent in the U.S., where a modem generally doesn't have huge taxes slapped on it, and after-tax income is comparatively high.
  • * 1994 , Carole Marsh, Jurassic Ark! Alaska Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (page 7)
  • “Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!

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