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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The transmission of a signal from a satellite to a receiving station on earth; or the means of this transmission.
2. 2
   The transmission of data from a network, usually wireless, to the user.

Verb

1. 1
   To transmit a signal from a satellite to a terrestrial receiving station. transitive

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Etymology

From down- + link.

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