What Does Code Division Multiplexing (CDM) Mean?

Code division multiplexing (CDM) is a networking technique in which multiple data signals are combined for simultaneous transmission over a common frequency band.

Techopedia Explains Code Division Multiplexing (CDM)

CDMA uses spread spectrum, a technology that was developed in World War II to prevent enemies from intercepting and jamming transmissions. In spread spectrum, a data signal is sent over a range of frequencies in an assigned frequency spectrum.