modem

Etymology

Clipping of modulator-demodulator

noun

  1. (computing) A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa, allowing computers to communicate over a phone line.

verb

  1. To transmit by modem.
    Personal modeming is most prevalent in the U.S., where a modem generally doesn't have huge taxes slapped on it, and after-tax income is comparatively high. 1992, Jim Kimble, How to get started with modems, page 73
    “Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you! 1994, Carole Marsh, Jurassic Ark! Alaska Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures, page 7

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