CEFR B1

data cable

noun phrase

Meaning

A data cable is a type of cable used to connect devices to a network or to transfer data between devices. It is typically used to connect computers, routers, and other network devices.

Examples

The data cable was damaged, so we had to replace it to get the internet working again.
The new data cable was faster and more reliable than the old one.

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data cable (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪtə ˈkeɪbəl/

Definition

A data cable is a type of cable used to connect devices to a network or to transfer data between devices. It is typically used to connect computers, routers, and other network devices.

Examples

The data cable was damaged, so we had to replace it to get the internet working again.
The new data cable was faster and more reliable than the old one.
The technician used a data cable to connect the computer to the server.

How to Use data cable

connect with a data cable (collocation): to connect two devices using a data cable — "The computer was connected to the router with a data cable."
data cable connection (noun phrase): the act of connecting devices using a data cable — "The data cable connection was slow and unreliable."

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