bandwidth increase

[ˈbændwɪdθ ɪnˈkriːs]
nounpl: bandwidth increases
aumento de largura de banda
1. An expansion or enhancement of the data transmission capacity of a network connection or communication channel
The company implemented a bandwidth increase to improve internet speed for remote workers.
A empresa implementou um aumento de largura de banda para melhorar a velocidade da internet para trabalhadores remotos.
2. The process of upgrading network infrastructure to handle greater data flow rates
We requested a bandwidth increase from our ISP to support video conferencing.
Solicitamos um aumento de largura de banda ao nosso provedor de internet para suportar videoconferência.
3. In metaphorical use, an increase in one's capacity or availability to handle additional tasks or responsibilities
After hiring new staff, the team had more bandwidth increase to take on client projects.
Após contratar novos funcionários, a equipe teve um aumento de capacidade para assumir projetos de clientes.
This term is predominantly used in technical and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's common in IT departments and among tech professionals, often shortened to 'aumento de banda' in informal settings. The metaphorical use referring to personal capacity to handle tasks has gained popularity in corporate environments across both cultures, especially in project management and HR contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
capacity upgradespeed enhancementthroughput increaseaumento de capacidadeexpansão de bandamelhoria de velocidade
Antonyms / Antônimos
bandwidth reductionbandwidth decreaseredução de largura de bandadiminuição de capacidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aumento de largura de banda
Standard technical term used in IT and telecommunications contexts
São Paulo
aumento de banda
Shortened colloquial form common in business and tech sectors
Rio de Janeiro
aumento de largura de banda
Formal technical usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
aumento da largura de banda
European Portuguese variant with definite article; technical term in telecommunications

Related Words

bandwidthnetwork upgradedata transmissionISPconnection speedthroughputlatencylargura de bandavelocidade de conexãocapacidade de rede

Related Idioms & Phrases

increase bandwidth to handle more
expand one's bandwidth
ter mais largura de banda para
aumentar a capacidade para lidar com
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