modem-upgrading
|mo/dem-up/grad/ing|
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/ˈmoʊdəm ˈʌpˌɡreɪdɪŋ/
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/ˈməʊdəm ˈʌpˌɡreɪdɪŋ/
(modem-upgrade)
Enhancing modem capabilities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'modem-upgrading' originates from the combination of 'modem' and 'upgrade', where 'modem' is derived from 'modulator-demodulator' and 'upgrade' means to raise something to a higher standard.
Historical Evolution
'Modem' evolved from the term 'modulator-demodulator', and 'upgrade' has been used in English since the 15th century to mean 'to raise to a higher standard'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'upgrade' meant 'to raise to a higher standard', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/19 05:39