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modem

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmoʊdem/ · UK /ˈməʊdem/

modem means: A device that lets computers send and receive information through a telephone line.

noun

PHONE DATA DEVICEB2

A device that lets computers send and receive information through a telephone line.

  • The modem connects to the telephone line.
  • Our old modem made a loud noise when connecting.
  • Can this modem send data over an ordinary phone line?

Common phrases: dial-up modem, modem connection, connect a modem

verb

SEND ELECTRONICALLYC2

To send computer information through a device connected to a telephone line.

  • Please modem the file to our office.
  • She modemed the data to another computer.
  • Can we modem these documents tonight?

How to use it: modem something to someone/something (They modemed the results to the main office.)

Similar words: transmit, send

Common phrases: modem a file, modem something to someone

Questions about modem

What does modem mean?

A device that lets computers send and receive information through a telephone line.

What is modem in other languages?

Türkçe: modem · Español: módem · Français: modem · Deutsch: Modem · Italiano: modem · 日本語: モデム

How do you pronounce modem?

In American English /ˈmoʊdem/; in British English /ˈməʊdem/.

How do you use modem in a sentence?

The modem connects to the telephone line. Our old modem made a loud noise when connecting.

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