Bandwidth: meaning, definitions and examples
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bandwidth
[ ˈbændwɪdθ ]
internet technology
The range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal.
Examples of usage
- The modem has a bandwidth of 56 kilobits per second.
- High bandwidth is essential for streaming high-definition video.
general
The capacity for data transfer of a particular device or network.
Examples of usage
- Our internet plan offers a bandwidth of 100 megabits per second.
- A higher bandwidth allows for faster downloads and uploads.
general
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Examples of usage
- The bandwidth of the connection is limited during peak hours.
- Bandwidth management is crucial in shared networks.
Translations
Translations of the word "bandwidth" in other languages:
🇵🇹 largura de banda
🇮🇳 बैंडविड्थ
🇩🇪 Bandbreite
🇮🇩 pita lebar
🇺🇦 пропускна здатність
🇵🇱 przepustowość
🇯🇵 帯域幅
🇫🇷 largeur de bande
🇪🇸 ancho de banda
🇹🇷 bant genişliği
🇰🇷 대역폭
🇸🇦 عرض النطاق
🇨🇿 šířka pásma
🇸🇰 šírka pásma
🇨🇳 带宽
🇸🇮 pasovna širina
🇮🇸 bandbreidd
🇰🇿 жолақ ені
🇬🇪 სიხშირის სიგანე
🇦🇿 zolaq eni
🇲🇽 ancho de banda
Etymology
The term 'bandwidth' originated in the field of signal processing and telecommunications to refer to the range of frequencies over which a signal is transmitted. It has since been adopted more broadly to describe the capacity for data transfer in various contexts, particularly in relation to computer networks and the internet. The concept of bandwidth continues to evolve as technology advances, with increasing emphasis on high-speed data transmission and efficient network management.