data bandwidth

[/ˈdeɪtə ˈbændwɪdθ/]
nounpl: data bandwidths
largura de banda de dados
1. The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path, typically measured in bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), megabits per second (mbps), or gigabits per second (gbps)
The data bandwidth of our internet connection is 100 Mbps, allowing us to download files quickly.
A largura de banda de dados da nossa conexão de internet é de 100 Mbps, permitindo-nos baixar arquivos rapidamente.
2. The capacity of a communication channel or network to transmit information within a specific time period
Streaming video requires sufficient data bandwidth to avoid buffering.
O streaming de vídeo requer largura de banda de dados suficiente para evitar buffering.
3. In computing, the amount of data that can be transferred between the CPU, memory, and storage devices per unit of time
Graphics-intensive applications demand higher data bandwidth from the GPU memory interface.
Aplicações que usam muitos gráficos exigem maior largura de banda de dados da interface de memória da GPU.
In Brazil and Portugal, while 'largura de banda de dados' is the formal translation, the English term 'bandwidth' is widely used in tech industries, especially among younger professionals and in IT contexts. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about internet infrastructure, as both countries have invested heavily in broadband expansion. In the USA, data bandwidth discussions are central to net neutrality debates and service provider competition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transmission capacitythroughputdata ratebit ratenetwork capacity
Antonyms / Antônimos
latencybottleneckcongestion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
largura de banda de dados
Standard term used in technical and everyday contexts
Rio de Janeiro
banda de dados
Shortened, colloquial form common in informal speech
São Paulo
largura de banda de dados / capacidade de transmissão
Both terms used; tech community prefers the full English term 'bandwidth'
Portugal
largura de banda de dados / capacidade de transmissão
More formal; sometimes uses 'débito de dados' for data rate

Related Words

bandwidth throttlingnetwork speeddata transfer ratechannel capacityconnectivityinternet speed

Related Idioms & Phrases

bandwidth hog - someone or something consuming excessive data bandwidth
limited bandwidth - insufficient capacity for data transfer
maximize bandwidth - optimize data transfer efficiency
bandwidth-intensive - requiring high data transfer capacity
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