bandwidth

Definition

The width, usually measured in hertz, of a frequency band.

Etymology

From band + width.

Example Sentences

• "But now is a good time to be bargaining for bandwidth, as the switch from analogue to digital television is freeing up space."
• "While comm buoys allow rapid transmission, there is a finite amount of bandwidth available. Given that trillions of people may be trying to pass a message through a given buoy at any one time, access to the network is parceled out on priority tiers."
• "I think it's a worthy project, but I just don't have the bandwidth right now."

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