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Full Duplex

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

A communications channel that carries data in both directions.

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SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →
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A type of duplex communications channel which carries data in both directions at once. Refers to the transmission of data in two directions simultaneously. Communications in which both sender and receiver can send at the same time.
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →
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A communications channel that carries data in both directions.