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Modem

/ˈməʊdəm/ · noun

Meaning

(computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.
  2. To transmit by modem.

Example Sentences

Choose and rent, over PC and modem and fiber-optic line, from tens of thousands of second-run films, documentaries, the occasional sport, old beloved non—‘Happy Days’ programs, wholly new programs, cultural stuff, and c.[…]
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.
“Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!
He had to modem in to the agency and say that there was an emergency […]

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What does modem mean?

Modem means (computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line..

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Choose and rent, over PC and modem and fiber-optic line, from tens of thousands of second-run films, documentaries, the occasional sport, old beloved non—‘Happy Days’ programs, wholly new programs, cultural stuff, and c.[…]

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