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Poe

Definition:

Poe, short for "Power over Ethernet," refers to the technology that allows electrical power to be transmitted over Ethernet cables alongside data. It enables devices, such as IP cameras, wireless access points, and VoIP phones, to receive power through the same cable that connects them to a network, eliminating the need for separate power sources.

Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Senses:

Noun:

1. (Technology) Power over Ethernet, a technology that allows power and data transmission over the same Ethernet cable.

2. (Author) Edgar Allan Poe, an American writer known for his macabre and eerie tales.

Verb:

1. (Informal) To imbue with a sense of mystery, darkness, or eeriness characteristic of Edgar Allan Poe's writings.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

1. The installation of IP cameras became much simpler with the introduction of Poe technology.

2. PoE offers a cost-effective solution for powering wireless access points in large-scale deployments.

3. The new VoIP phones are designed to be compatible with PoE technology.

Verb:

1. The gothic-themed artwork perfectly poes the atmosphere of Edgar Allan Poe's stories.

2. The filmmaker attempted to poe suspense and tension in the horror movie.

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