"Modem" meaning in German

See Modem in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈmoːdɛm/ Audio: De-Modem.ogg [Germany, Berlin]
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  1. modem; a device that encodes digital computer signals into analog telephone signals and vice-versa. It allows computers to communicate over a phone line. Tags: masculine, neuter, strong

Inflected forms

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