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Asynchronous transfer mode

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

The method of transmitting bits of data one after another with a start bit and a stop bit to mark the beginning and end of each data unit. Can also mean automated teller machine.

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plural
Asynchronous transfer modes
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Asynchronous transfer mode's
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Asynchronous transfer modes'