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Definition of bandwidth noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

bandwidth

noun
 
/ˈbændwɪdθ/,
 
/ˈbændwɪtθ/
 
/ˈbændwɪdθ/,
 
/ˈbændwɪtθ/
[countable, uncountable]
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  1. a band of frequencies used for sending electronic signals
    • bandwidths in the range of 50–70 Hz
    Topics Engineeringc2
  2. (computing) a measurement of the amount of information that a particular computer network or internet connection can send in a particular time. It is often measured in bits per second.
    • Upgrade to a higher bandwidth to increase your download limits.
    Topics Phones, email and the internetc2
  3. [uncountable] the energy or capacity that you need to do something
    • The team does not have the bandwidth to take on new projects at the moment.
    Topics Businessc2
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