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multimode

multimode

6.1
A type of fiber optic cable that carries light for short-distance network connections
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : fibra óptica multimodo
  • For short-distance data transmission, a multimode is often more cost-effective than other fiber types.

Examples

  • The technician recommended upgrading to multimode for better performance in local area networks.

  • The technician replaced the old cable with a new multimode to improve the building's network.

  • The IT team ordered several multimode cables for the new office installation.

  • The multimode fiber optic cable is ideal for local area networks.

  • Many companies prefer multimode fibers for short-distance communication.

  • The IT team ordered several new multimode cables to set up the office network.

  • For short-distance data transmission, a multimode fiber is often more efficient than a single-mode fiber.

Synonyms

fiber optic cable
vsmultimode
  • Specialized
7 3.9

A thin glass or plastic cable that sends data as light

is the specific strand type used inside such cables for short-distance links
optical fiber
vsmultimode
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A very thin glass or plastic thread that carries light signals to send data quickly

is specifically the short-distance version that carries light in many paths
MMF
vsmultimode
  • Specialized
7.2

A type of fiber optic cable that carries many light signals for short distances

is the full term used for the same optical strand, not the abbreviated form

How Thin

nanofiber
  • Specialized
1 6.7
optical fiber
  • Specialized
1 4.2
multimode
  • Specialized
6.1
fiber optic cable
  • Specialized
7 3.9

Surface Forms

multimode singular
multimodes plural

Morphology

multimode = mode (semi-transparent) = multi + mode

The literal structure 'multiple modes' is clear, but the specialized optical-fiber sense is lexicalized and not fully predictable for non-technical learners.

Etymology

Multimode comes from multi- 'many' and mode 'way' or 'path', so a multimode fiber carries light in several 'paths' at once. That is why a multimode cable is useful for short-distance data links.