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gigabit

Pronunciation: [ˈgɪɡəˌbɪt]

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Learn how to use gigabit in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) a unit of measurement for digital information. A gigabit is a way to show how much data can be moved or stored. It's often used when talking about internet speed or how much information can fit on a device.

Example

My internet connection is 1 gigabit per second, so I can download movies very quickly.

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Her internet is much slower than a gigabit; it feels like forever to load a page.

Example

How many gigabits does your internet speed reach?

Context: “computer networking”

(noun) a unit of data that equals 1,000 megabits. This is important when talking about how fast networks can send information. It helps people understand the capacity of devices or networks.

Example

The new router can handle up to 10 gigabits of data flow.

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That old model can only manage a few hundred megabits, not even close to a gigabit.

Example

What does it mean when a network supports gigabits of speed?

How to pronounce gigabit

Pronunciation: [ˈgɪɡəˌbɪt]

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