English Explanatory Dictionary

modem

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdɛm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-modem.wav mō'dəm mō'dĕm /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdɛm/

Word forms

modem modems modeming modemming modemed modemmed

Etymology

Clipping of modulator-demodulator

Derived words

cable modem fax modem Linmodem modemless nonmodem null modem radio modem smartmodem softmodem USB modem Winmodem wireless modem
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