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 current experimental system produces 64 bits per second, significantly slower than conventional quantum random number generators that can exceed 100 gigabits per second. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026 The company says the service offers speeds of 150Mbps, which doesn’t match full-fiber gigabit connections but is speedy enough for most usage (and perhaps to keep the pickiest lover on side). David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Data rates sit between 1 Kb/s and 100 Kb/s, far below the gigabit speeds optical systems can achieve in ideal conditions. Omar Kardoudi june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026 The gigabit laser technology on SpaceX’s Starlink satellites will be part of an upcoming orbital data center from the startup Starcloud. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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