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data communication

American  

noun

Telecommunications.
  1. electronic transmission of information that has been encoded for storage and processing by computers.


Etymology

Origin of data communication

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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However, Marvell develops “some of the best SerDes and optical IP around,” Klein said, referring to serializer/deserializer technology that is crucial for high-speed data communication, and the system integrating IP and optical networking.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

The transfer of all GPS and ACC raw data is no longer necessary, allowing data communication with a significantly lower bandwidth to transmit the relevant information.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2024

They launched GEDmatch.com, a reference to a GEDcom, a type of family-tree file used by genealogists and an abbreviation for genealogical data communication.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2018

They launched GEDmatch.com, a reference to a GEDcom, a type of family tree file used by genealogists, and an abbreviation for genealogical data communication.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2018

The modem could call a number and prepare for data communication, once a connection had been set up.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd