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Bandwidth

What is it?

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be sent over a network in a given time.


Tech Understandability: Beginner


Simple One-Sentence Definition

Bandwidth is like a highway for data.


Analogy or Comparison

Think of bandwidth like the number of lanes on a highway. More lanes mean more cars can travel at once.


Why it matters?

Higher bandwidth allows for faster internet speeds and better performance for online activities.


Fun Fact

The term bandwidth originally comes from the field of electronics.


Related Terms

Data Transfer: Data transfer is the movement of data from one location to another.

Internet Speed: Internet speed measures how fast data is sent and received online.

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