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dəm, -dɛm noun
1.
an electronic device that makes possible the transmission of data to or from a computer via telephone or other communication lines.
verb (used with object)
2.
to send or receive (information, data, or the like) via a modem.
Origin:
mo(dulator)-dem(odulator)
mo(dulator)-dem(odulator)
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World English Dictionary
modem (ˈməʊdɛm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| computing a device for connecting two computers by a telephone line, consisting of a modulator that converts computer signals into audio signals and a corresponding demodulator | |
| [C20: from mo(dulator) dem(odulator)] | |
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Word Origin & History
modem
1958, coined from mo(dulator) + dem(odulator).
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
modem  (mō'dəm) Pronunciation Key
A device for transmitting and receiving digital data over telephone wires. Modems send data by converting it into audio signals and receive it by converting audio signals back into digital form. The speed at which modems transmit data is measured in bps (bits per second). |
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Cultural Dictionary
modem [(moh-duhm, moh-dem)]A device that links a personal computer to a telephone line, so that the computer can receive information from other computers.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
| modem modulator demodulator |
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