gigabit

noun

giga·​bit ˈji-gə-ˌbit How to pronounce gigabit (audio) ˈgi- How to pronounce gigabit (audio)
: one billion bits

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The rear one is capable of faster USB-3 throughput, topping out at 10 gigabits per second and also supports DisplayPort for connecting to external displays. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Both the European Space Agency (ESA) and China’s Institute of Optoelectronics have reported successful gigabit-speed laser links to high-orbiting satellites. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026 However, Taara’s systems beam gigabits across kilometers over open air. Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026 Fiber locations can reach gigabit and multi-gig speeds, while DSL availability offers lower speeds in areas without fiber infrastructure. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 15 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gigabit

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gigabit was in 1970

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“Gigabit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gigabit. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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