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

Derived forms: asynchronous transfer modes

Type of: data communication, digital communication

Encyclopedia: Asynchronous transfer mode