Internal Modem: A modem that resides on an expansion board that plugs into a computer. In contrast, an external modem is a box that attaches to a computer's COM port via cables.

 

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Internal Modem: A modem that resides on an expansion board that plugs into a computer. In contrast, an external modem is a box that attaches to a computer's COM port via cables.

External Modem: A modem that is separate from the actual computer system and is self-contained in its own box. Because of the additional expense of creating the housing for the external modem, they tend to . . . View Full Definition

Internal Revenue Code: The various statutes and regulatilons making up federal tax law.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS): The federal agency responsible for the collection of federal taxes, including personal and corporate income taxes, Social Security taxes, and excise and gift taxes.

Internal Revenue Service Restructuring And Reform Act Of 1998: The legislation targeted at IRS reform, particularly related to the time period required for capital gains and taxpayer protection and rights.

Internal Recruitment: The practice of assessing the employer’s current workforce to determine whether or not current employees possess the required skills or qualifications to fill specific vacancies either throu . . . View Full Definition

Internal Rhyme: Rhymes between a word within a line, often from a medial position (termed also leonine) and one at the end of the line. Gelett burgess' 'an alphabet of famous goops,' rhyming aabbcc in 3-lin . . . View Full Definition

Internal Medicine: A medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. A physician who specializes in internal medicine is referred to as an internist. A minimum of seven years of m . . . View Full Definition

Internal Mobility: The movement of employees from one job to another either vertically or laterally within an organizational structure. Internal mobility is a cluster comprising of promotion, demotion, transf . . . View Full Definition

Internal Measure: The number of days that a firm can finance operations without additional cash income.