modem

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Noun modem has 1 sense

modem - (from a combination of MOdulate and DEModulate) electronic equipment consisting of a device used to connect computers by a telephone line
--₁ is a kind of electronic equipment
--₁ has particulars: acoustic modem

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Modem

Noun

Sense 1: Telecommunications device

A modem, short for modulator-demodulator, is a telecommunications device that enables a computer to transmit and receive data over a specific communication line, usually through the use of telephone or cable lines.

Sample sentence: I need to connect my computer to the internet, so I'm going to buy a new modem.

Sense 2: Fashion item

In the fashion industry, a modem is a digital influencer or an individual who sets trends, especially through social media platforms.

Sample sentence: She became a popular modem after her Instagram posts reached thousands of followers.

Verb

Sense 1: To convert digital signals

To modem is to convert digital signals into a format suitable for transmission over a particular communication line.

Sample sentence: The signals from my computer need to be modemmed before they can be sent over the phone line.