Modem
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈməʊdəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Modem is a noun meaning To transmit by modem.
Meaning
To transmit by modem.
More Meanings
- (computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.
Example Sentences
“Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!
He had to modem in to the agency and say that there was an emergency […]
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.
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.[…]
Word Forms
- modems
- modeming
- modemming
- modemed
- modemmed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dial-up, baud, autodial, dialup, bps, modern.
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