Data transfer rate
[/ˈdeɪtə ˈtrænsfɜr reɪt/]
nounpl: Data transfer rates
taxa de transferência de dados
1. The speed at which data is transmitted from one location to another, typically measured in bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), megabits per second (Mbps), or gigabits per second (Gbps)
The data transfer rate of this USB 3.0 cable is up to 5 Gbps.
A taxa de transferência de dados deste cabo USB 3.0 é de até 5 Gbps.
2. In networking, the amount of information that can be transmitted over a connection within a specific time period
The Internet connection's data transfer rate was too slow for video streaming.
A taxa de transferência de dados da conexão de Internet era muito lenta para streaming de vídeo.
3. In storage systems, the speed at which data can be read from or written to a storage device
The SSD's data transfer rate significantly improved the computer's performance.
A taxa de transferência de dados do SSD melhorou significativamente o desempenho do computador.
This is primarily technical terminology used in IT, telecommunications, and technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, professionals typically use the term 'taxa de transferência de dados' in formal contexts, while 'velocidade de transferência' may be used in more casual settings. The term has become increasingly important in everyday conversation with the growth of broadband, cloud computing, and streaming services.
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