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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (1)

1. a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data;
- Example: "ATM is used for both LAN and WAN"
[syn: asynchronous transfer mode, ATM]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

asynchronous transfer mode n 1: a means of digital communications that is capable of very high speeds; suitable for transmission of images or voice or video as well as data; "ATM is used for both LAN and WAN" [syn: asynchronous transfer mode, ATM]
The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (30 December 2018):

Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATMP Fast Packet (ATM, or "fast packet", "Asynchronous Transfer Mode Protocol", ATMP) A network protocol that dynamically allocates bandwidth between incoming channels and multiplexes them onto a stream of fixed 53-byte packets (called "cells"). A fixed-size packet simplifies switching and multiplexing. ATM is a connection-oriented protocol. It can use different physical layer transports including SONET, DS3, fiber or twisted pair. The ATM Forum is one of the main bodies promoting ATM. Wideband ATM is an enhancement. ATM acronyms (http://atmforum.com/atmforum/acronym_index.html). Indiana acronyms (http://cell-relay.indiana.edu/cell-relay/FAQ/ATM-Acronyms.html). [More detail? Data rate(s)?] (1996-04-01)