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Word

gigabit

Phoneticsgi·ga·bit

UK/ɡˈɪɡəbˌɪt/

Definition

n. a unit of measurement for digital information, equal to one billion bits. It is used to describe the speed of internet connections or the amount of data in a file.

n. a unit of digital information or computer storage, equal to one billion (10^9) bits. Often used in the context of data transfer rates or network bandwidth.

Examples

“My new internet plan offers a speed of one gigabit per second.”

“The technician explained that a gigabit of data is enough to download a high-definition movie in just a few seconds.”

“While the hardware supports a theoretical gigabit transfer rate, actual performance is often limited by the physical constraints of the copper wiring in older residential buildings.”

Examples

simple

“My new internet plan offers a speed of one gigabit per second.”

contextual

“The technician explained that a gigabit of data is enough to download a high-definition movie in just a few seconds.”

complex

“While the hardware supports a theoretical gigabit transfer rate, actual performance is often limited by the physical constraints of the copper wiring in older residential buildings.”

Domain

Computing

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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