cable modem
noun
Definition of cable modem
: a modem for connecting a computer to a network over a cable television line
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1981
First Known Use of cable modem
1981
CABLE MODEM Defined for English Language Learners
cable modem
noun
Definition of cable modem for English Language Learners
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: a device that connects a computer to a network (such as the Internet) through the same kind of cable used for cable television
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