serial portnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈsɪə.ri.əl ˌpɔːt/us/ˈsɪr.i.əl ˌpɔːrt/specializeda part of a computer where wires from other pieces of equipment can be connected to it, sending through information one bit (= unit of information) at a time
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