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 vehicle promises to upgrade SpaceX’s Starlink network with more powerful satellites capable of gigabit speeds. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 June 2025 Spectrum internet deals include affordable gigabit internet, free streaming equipment and a multi-year price guarantee with mobile and TV bundle packages. Kara McGinley, USA Today, 21 June 2025 Ample connectivity includes four gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, a single gigabit WAN port, and a USB 3.0 port on the back. Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024 Fiber is capable of achieving one gigabit upload and download speeds, enough to stream high-definition videos on multiple devices, transmit large files and run nearly a dozen smart home devices at once without any buffering. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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