Meaning of the word modem in English

What does modem mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

modem

US /ˈmoʊ.dəm/
UK /ˈməʊ.dem/
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Noun

a device that converts data into a form suitable for transmission over a transmission medium, and vice versa

Example:
I need to restart my modem to fix the internet connection.
The new fiber optic modem provides much faster speeds.