plural bandwidths
technical
: a measurement of the ability of an electronic communications device or system (such as a computer network) to send and receive information
The modem has a bandwidth of 56 kilobits per second.
Graphics use more bandwidth than text does.
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“Bandwidth.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bandwidth. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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