bandwidth

Meanings

• Noun

  The maximum data transfer rate of a communications connection or computer bus, typically expressed in bits per second or bytes per second.

  - "The internet connection at my house has a bandwidth of 100 Mbps."
  - "The bandwidth of the server was not enough to handle the number of users accessing the website."

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Variants

List of all variants of bandwidth that leads to same result
bandwidth , bandwidths

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'bandwidth' comes from the concept of a 'band' or range of frequencies, with 'width' referring to the range's extent.

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Trivia

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1. The first transatlantic telegraph cable had a bandwidth of just a few Hertz.

2. The term 'bandwidth' was first used in the context of radio communications in the early 20th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bitrate: The amount of data transferred per unit time, usually measured in bits per second. Bandwidth is often confused with bitrate, but they are related yet distinct concepts.

2. Data transfer: The process of sending data from one location to another. Bandwidth plays a crucial role in determining the speed and efficiency of data transfer.

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Culture

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Bandwidth has become a significant cultural topic in the digital age, with discussions around net neutrality, data caps, and internet access being major points of contention.

How to Memorize "bandwidth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pipeline or a highway carrying data, with bandwidth representing the maximum amount of data that can flow through it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'bandwidth' with 'capacity' or 'throughput' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B And Wides Hips' to remember that 'Bandwidth' stands for 'Bits And Wides Hips' (Width referring to the range of frequencies).

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