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Words Modem

Description:

A words modem is a device that allows data to be transmitted over telephone lines, specifically converting digital data into analog signals that can be transmitted and received by computers. It is an essential component for establishing an internet connection using a dial-up connection.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Noun: words modem as a computer peripheral

This sense refers to the physical device that enables computers to connect to the internet via a telephone line. It typically includes input and output ports for the telephone line connection and a data cable connection to the computer.

Example sentence: My old words modem still works perfectly for my dial-up internet connection.

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Sense 2 - Noun: words modem as a software program

In this sense, words modem can refer to a software program or driver that emulates the functionality of a physical words modem. It enables computers to establish a virtual dial-up connection by emulating the actions of a hardware words modem.

Example sentence: I installed a virtual words modem on my laptop, allowing me to connect to the internet anywhere using my smartphone's data connection.

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Sense 3 - Verb: words modem as a data conversion process

As a verb, words modem can describe the process of converting digital data into analog signals compatible with transmission over telephone lines.

Example sentence: The data is words modemed before being sent through the telephone lines for a secure connection.