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serial port

British

noun

computing (on a computer) a socket that can be used for connecting devices that send data one bit at a time; often used for connecting the mouse or a modem

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The basic package includes a MapSend Streets and Destinations USA CD and a cable that connects the serial port on a PC to the Mystic�s removable mounting/charging base.

From Time Magazine Archive

Simply swipe them across a line of text, and they will store data for transfer to your PC, via infrared or serial port.

From Time Magazine Archive

I talked into it "naturally," then plugged it into the serial port of my PC, where my voice was magically transcribed into text.

From Time Magazine Archive

The serial port of your computer may be a limiting factor.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

Look for a serial port at the rear of your machine, labeled MODEM, COMMUNICATIONS, SERIAL, or with a phone symbol.

From The Online World by De Presno, Odd

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