mux

/mʌks/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that switches or combines multiple signals, especially in video and audio systems.

“The television’s mux box can pick up signals from multiple channels.”

2. verb

To combine or switch multiple signals, especially in video and audio systems.

“The software can mux the video and audio streams together.”

3. verb

To combine or interleave two or more streams, especially in data transmission.

“The network can mux multiple files together for faster transfer.”

Synonyms

  • demultiplexer
  • multiplexer
  • switcher

Antonyms

  • demultiplex
  • demux