gigabit

American  

[gig-uh-bit, jig-] / ˈgɪg əˌbɪt, ˈdʒɪg- /

noun

Computers.

1. a measure of storage capacity and data transfer equal to 1 billion (109 ) bits. bit.

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gigabit British  

/ ˈɡaɪɡəˌbɪt, ˈɡɪɡəˌbɪt /

noun

1. computing one million bits

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gigabit Scientific  

/ gĭg′ə-bĭt′ /

1. One billion bits.

2. 1,073,741,824 (that is, 2 ³⁰) bits.

3. See Note at megabyte

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Etymology

Origin of gigabit

First recorded in 1965–70; giga- + bit ³

Example Sentences

Andrew Kernahan, head of public affairs at the Internet Service Providers Association says most home users can now access gigabit per second speeds.

From BBC

Mr Jackson said after recent "dramatic" improvements in coverage, largely on the basis of private sector investment, he expected "gigabit coverage to grow more slowly".

From BBC

The EU executive said governments will be allowed to provide state support to fixed broadband networks providing at least 1 gigabit per second and 150 megabit per second upload speeds.

From Reuters

A newer gigabit switch would almost certainly boost the performance to his satisfaction.

From Seattle Times

The statement said the project would bring “2 gigabit internet speeds and affordable plans to more than 10,000 Alaskans.”

From Seattle Times