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Modem vs Moded - What's the difference?

modem | moded |

As a noun modem

is modem.

As a verb moded is

(mode).

As an adjective moded is

(slang) put in an embarrassing situation.

modem

English

(wikipedia modem)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa and allows computers to communicate over a phone line.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To transmit by modem.
  • * 1992 , Jim Kimble, How to get started with modems (page 73)
    • Personal modeming is most prevalent in the U.S., where a modem generally doesn't have huge taxes slapped on it, and after-tax income is comparatively high.
  • * 1994 , Carole Marsh, Jurassic Ark! Alaska Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures (page 7)
    • “Books” can even be faxed or modemed to you!

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    moded

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (mode)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (slang) Put in an embarrassing situation.
  • outmoded.

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