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Modem is a common word for modulator/demodulator. Is there a word that in a similar fashion (or in general) would describe the encoder and decoder functionality presented in one piece?

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    I disagree with the NARQ close vote, as this question has been reasonably answered in its current form.
    – user11550
    Commented Jan 21, 2012 at 20:25
  • Over-enthusiasm! or maybe, there's a better word for it.
    – Kris
    Commented Jan 22, 2012 at 5:57
  • What about general reference?
    – MetaEd
    Commented Jan 24, 2012 at 0:25

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A codec or endec encodes and decodes.

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