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modems

Pronunciation: [ˈmoʊdɛmz]

Word

Context: "technology"

(noun) a modem is a device that helps connect your computer or other devices to the internet. It takes the information from your computer and turns it into a signal that can travel over phone lines or cable, and then does the opposite to bring information back to your computer.

Example

I connected my modem to the router, and now I can access the internet from my tablet.

Example

Without a modem, we can't connect to the internet at our home.

Example

What type of modem do you use for your internet connection?

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