modem

Definition

  • noun: a device that changes the form of electric signals so that information can be sent through telephone lines from one computer to another computer
  • noun: a device that converts signals produced by one type of device (as a computer) to a form compatible with another (as a telephone)
  • verb: to send (as data) via a modem

Examples

  • a high-speed 'modem'

Movie quotes

  • (..) they did to you. What are you talking about? Have you checked your accounts? That night in your office I got the number to your private line and modem that gave CRS remote access to your computer. You gave them everything else. What? (..)
    1997 The Game