Noun: bandwidth 'band,width
- A data transmission rate; the maximum amount of information (bits/second) that can be transmitted along a channel
"The new fibre optic cable increased the network's bandwidth significantly"
- The difference between the highest and lowest frequencies of a transmission, usually measured in hertz
"The new internet plan offered increased bandwidth for faster downloads"
Derived forms: bandwidths
Type of: information measure
Encyclopedia: Bandwidth