English · Science & Technology
bandwidth
/ˈbænd.wɪdθ/
[/ˈbænd.wɪdθ/]
data transfer capacity
Advancednoun
Definition
The amount of data that can be sent over an internet connection in a given time.
Example
With more bandwidth, the whole family can stream films without the video pausing to load.
With more bandwidth, the whole family can stream films without the video pausing to load.
Etymology
Combining 'band' (a range of frequencies) and 'width', from electronics and communications.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in networking and figuratively for a person's mental capacity.