gigabit

[ gig-uh-bit, jig- ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a measure of storage capacity and data transfer equal to 1 billion (10 9 ) bits. bit.

gigabit

/ ˈɡɪɡəˌbɪt; ˈɡaɪɡəˌbɪt /

noun

1. computing one million bits

gigabit

/ gĭg′ə-bĭt′ /

1. One billion bits.
2. 1,073,741,824 (that is, 2 ³⁰) bits.
3. See Note at megabyte

Word History and Origins

Origin of gigabit¹

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

Example Sentences

All three tiers accommodate gigabit-plus internet, giving you full access to a high-speed connection.

From Popular-Science

If you just want dependable gigabit internet and want to pay as little as possible, Amazon Basics’ Cat6 Ethernet cable for gaming is hard to beat.

From Popular-Science

Mediacom's fastest Internet plan offers gigabit download speeds and 50Mbps upload speeds with a monthly data cap of 6TB.

From Ars Technica

Obviously 72 bits is a long way off the storage capacity of modern hard drives, and even cell-free DNA storage techniques now deal in gigabits.

From Singularity Hub 

The team says this yields a data rate of 11 gigabits per second.

From Singularity Hub