single-channel
|sin/gle-chan/nel|
/ˈsɪŋɡəl ˈtʃænəl/
one communication path
Etymology
'single-channel' originates from the combination of 'single,' meaning 'one,' and 'channel,' referring to a medium for communication or transmission.
'Single-channel' evolved from the need to describe systems that operate on a single communication path, especially in early radio and television technology.
Initially, it referred to any system with one communication path, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a system or device that uses a single communication channel for transmitting or receiving signals.
The single-channel radio was used for basic communication.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45