Mb: meaning, definitions and examples
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Mb
[ ɛm biː ]
measurement, data
Mb stands for megabit, which is a unit of measurement for data size and network speed. One megabit is equal to one million bits. It is commonly used to quantify Internet speeds and data transfer rates.
Synonyms
data unit, megabit
Examples of usage
- The download speed is 50 Mb per second.
- This file is 10 Mb in size.
- My internet plan offers 1000 Mb of data monthly.
Translations
Translations of the word "Mb" in other languages:
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Etymology
The term 'megabit' is derived from the prefix 'mega-', which originates from the Greek word 'megas' meaning 'great' or 'large'. 'Mega-' was adopted in the metric system to denote a factor of one million (10^6). The unit 'bit', short for binary digit, specifically refers to the most basic unit of data in computing and digital communications, representing a state of either 0 or 1. The combination of 'mega' and 'bit' to form 'megabit' was likely established in the late 20th century as digital computing and networking technologies expanded rapidly. It became increasingly important to measure and communicate data rates in telecommunications and Internet services, leading to the widespread use of 'Mb' to represent megabits in various contexts.