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 system transmitted data at up to 1 gigabit per second, validating a key element of the Pentagon’s proliferated space network. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025 In addition, SpaceX is preparing to upgrade Starlink to support gigabit speeds. PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 Plans range from 18 Mbps DSL to multi-gigabit fiber speeds up to 5 Gbps in select areas. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 There are 300 gigabits of files. Leila Fadel, NPR, 2 Sep. 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 13 Sep. 2025.

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