Synonyms for

Bandwidth

Verb / ˈbændwɪdθ / Another word for bandwidth — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transmitted through a network or communication channel in a certain amount of time.

Synonyms & similar words

throughput

Synonyms by register

Formal

capacity throughput data rate transmission rate

Informal

room headroom scope leeway

Antonyms

limitation scarcity insufficiency constraint restriction shortage

Common collocations

  • high bandwidth
  • low bandwidth
  • bandwidth usage
  • bandwidth limit
  • bandwidth speed
  • bandwidth capacity
  • bandwidth throttling

Word family

noun bandwidth

Usage note

Primarily used in computing and telecommunications to refer to data transfer capacity. Avoid using it metaphorically for abstract concepts like mental capacity, as this is often considered jargon or imprecise.

Example sentences

  1. I need a faster bandwidth to download this movie faster.
  2. The bandwidth of this network is not enough to handle all the users.
  3. The increased bandwidth allowed us to transfer more data.
  4. The company upgraded its bandwidth to support more users.
  5. The bandwidth of this internet connection is very slow.

Quotes

  • "Bandwidth is the capacity to communicate." - Peter Diamandis
  • "Bandwidth is more important than hard drive space." - Steve Jobs
  • "The bandwidth bottleneck is the biggest challenge facing the Internet." - Vint Cerf

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