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parallel port

 

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Noun parallel port has 1 sense
  1. parallel interface, parallel port - an interface between a computer and a printer where the computer sends multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously
    --1 is a kind of interface, port

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Parallel Port

Description:

A parallel port refers to a hardware interface on a computer that enables data to be transferred in parallel, allowing multiple bits of data to be transmitted simultaneously. It is typically used for connecting peripheral devices, such as printers and scanners, to a computer.

Senses:

1. Noun - Computer Hardware

An interface on a computer used for simultaneous transmission of multiple bits of data.

2. Verb - Computing

To connect a peripheral device to a computer using a parallel port interface.

Examples:

1. Noun:

- My old computer doesn't have a parallel port, so I can't connect my printer to it.

- The parallel port on the motherboard allows for fast data transfer between the computer and the printer.

2. Verb:

- Make sure you parallel port the scanner before starting the document scanning process.

- The technician parallel ported the external hard drive to the computer.

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