broadband
[ brawd-band ]
/ ˈbrɔdˌbænd /
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adjective
of, relating to, or responsive to a continuous, wide range of frequencies.Compare sharp (def. 23).
relating to or denoting a type of high-speed data transmission in which the bandwidth is shared by more than one simultaneous signal:Broadband internet technologies are superior to dial-up connections for streaming video.
noun
broadband transmission.
a broadband internet connection.
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British Dictionary definitions for broadband
broadband
/ (ˈbrɔːdˌbænd) /
noun
a transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies that enables messages to be sent simultaneously, used in fast internet connectionsSee also baseband
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Cultural definitions for broadband
broadband
In communications technology, the ability to send many signals over a single cable or other such communication medium. Broadband technology allows enormous amounts of data, such as that for movie videos, to be transferred over limited information infrastructure.
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