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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A modem that transmits and receives data over the coaxial cables that are used for cable TV.

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  • noun Internet A modem that connects a personal computer to a fibreoptic cable, typically one used by a digital television system to provide broadband access

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