bandwidth

band·width

noun \ˈband-ˌwidth\

Definition of BANDWIDTH

1

: a range within a band of wavelengths, frequencies, or energies; especially : a range of radio frequencies which is occupied by a modulated carrier wave, which is assigned to a service, or over which a device can operate

2

: the capacity for data transfer of an electronic communications system <graphics consume more bandwidth than text does>; especially : the maximum data transfer rate of such a system <a bandwidth of 56 kilobits per second>

Examples of BANDWIDTH

1. The modem has a bandwidth of 56 kilobits per second.
2. Graphics use more bandwidth than text does.

First Known Use of BANDWIDTH

1930