bandwidth — the range of frequencies within a given band, especially used in radio and telecommunications
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the range of frequencies within a given band, especially used in radio and telecommunications
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbændwɪdθ/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks bandwidth is how wide her exercise band should be.
- The company upgraded their bandwidth to handle more online meetings.
- Sorry, I don't have the mental bandwidth to discuss your dating problems right now.
bandwidth
NOUN[/ˈbændwɪdθ/]
the range of frequencies within a given band, especially used in radio and telecommunications
The video streamed smoothly because the network had enough bandwidth.
More bandwidth allowed everyone to join the video meeting smoothly. (📶 Data + 🛣️ Highway → Bandwidth)
The bandwidth limit slowed the download until engineers improved the transmit speed.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bandwidth emerged in the 1940s from the field of electronics as a compound word combining 'band' and 'width' to describe the width of a frequency band. It was coined to quantify the range of frequencies that a signal or communication channel could transmit.
Breakdown
band (a range of frequencies) + width (the measure of extent or span). The compound literally means the breadth or span of a frequency band in hertz.
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks bandwidth is how wide her exercise band should be.”
“The company upgraded their bandwidth to handle more online meetings.”
“Sorry, I don't have the mental bandwidth to discuss your dating problems right now.”
“The video keeps buffering because our bandwidth is slower than my grandma's walking speed.”
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