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Definition of "uplink" []

  • A transmission path by which radio or other signals are sent to an aircraft or a communications satellite. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "uplink" in a sentence
  • "Stuart explained on-air that "ultimate uplink" is designed to enhance interviews."
  • "Says ESPN's Mike Soltys: "Ultimate uplink is a visually compelling experience and has the potential to offer immediate reaction with newsmakers in a more engaging manner.""
  • "ADSL2 can give you 24 Mb/s dedicated to a single customer – but the uplink is shared."
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