Modem

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈməʊdÉ™m/, /ˈməʊdÉ›m/
• US enPR: mō'dÉ™m, IPA: /ˈmɔʊdÉ™m/, /ˈmɔʊdÉ›m/

Origin

Short for modulator-demodulator.

R. Stockwell and D. Minkova, 'English Words: History and Structure', Cambridge University Press (2001).

Full definition of modem

Noun

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

Verb

1. To transmit by modem.
• 1992, Jim Kimble, How to get started with modems (page 73)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.
• 1994, Carole Marsh, Jurassic Ark! Alaska Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (page 7)“Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!

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