bits per second

[/bɪts pər ˈsɛkənd/]
nounpl: bits per second
bits por segundo
1. A unit of measurement for data transmission speed, indicating the number of binary digits (bits) transmitted over a communication channel in one second
The internet connection has a speed of 100 megabits per second.
A conexão de internet tem uma velocidade de 100 megabits por segundo.
2. A metric used in telecommunications and computer networks to quantify bandwidth and transmission capacity
Modern fiber optic cables can transmit data at gigabits per second.
Cabos de fibra óptica modernos podem transmitir dados a gigabits por segundo.
This is a technical term widely used globally in the digital and telecommunications industries. In both Brazil and the USA, the abbreviation 'bps' is commonly used in professional and technical contexts. The term has become increasingly relevant with the expansion of internet services and digital communications, and is often discussed in contexts of broadband speeds and network capacity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bpsbit ratedata transmission ratebandwidth

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bits por segundo
Standard term used in telecommunications and IT sectors
São Paulo
bits por segundo / bps
Commonly abbreviated as 'bps' in technical discussions
Portugal
bits por segundo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also abbreviated as 'bps'
USA
bits per second
Standard technical term; often abbreviated to 'bps' or referred to as 'bit rate'

Related Words

megabits per secondgigabits per secondkilobits per secondbandwidthtransmission speeddata ratelatency

Related Idioms & Phrases

megabits per second (Mbps)
gigabits per second (Gbps)
kilobits per second (kbps)
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