Associations to the word «Modem»

Pictures for the word «Modem»

Wiktionary

MODEM, 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.
MODEM, verb. To transmit by modem.

Dictionary definition

MODEM, noun. (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line.

Wise words

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