Computer modem

mo·dem (m

A device for transmitting usually digital data over telephone wires by modulating the data into an audio signal to send it and demodulating an audio signal into data to receive it.

tr. & intr.v. mo·demed, mo·dem·ing, mo·dems

To transmit or be transmitted by a modem.

[mo(dulator) + dem(odulator).]

modem [ˈməʊdɛm]

(Electronics & Computer Science / Computer Science) 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

[from mo(dulator) dem(odulator)]

modem (m

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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Noun

modem - (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line

acoustic modem - a modem that converts electrical signals to telephone tones and back again

electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)

Translations

modem [ˈməʊdem] N → módem m

modem [ˈməʊdɛm] n → modem m
mode of transport n → moyen m de transport

modem

n → Modem nt

modem [ˈməʊdɛm] n → modem m inv

modem

n modem [ˈmoudem]

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There is software out there now that uses your computer modem to monitor the phone line.

How to Block a Phone Call by Raymond Noud / Computers and Internet community

Another part of online learning that people find difficult is that there is no direct communication; everything flows through your computer modem onto your computer screen.

Opportunities and Challenges of Online Degrees by Hana Lee / Jobs and Careers community

A computer modem extension cord will also enable you to keep the cord inside a box rather than getting tangled up.

Simple Steps to Organizing the Computer Area in Your Home Office by Kelly Marshall / Home based business community