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serial port

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A serial communication physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

an interface (commonly used for modems and mice and some printers) that transmits data a bit at a time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: interface, port

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 串行端口 (chuànxíng duānkǒu) — physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time
  • Dutch: seriële poort — physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time
  • Finnish: sarjaportti — physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time
  • Greek: σειριακή θύρα (seiriakí thýra) — physical interface through which data is transferred in or out one bit at a time