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gigabit

American

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

noun

Computers.

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

gigabit British

/ ˈɡaɪɡəˌbɪt, ˈɡɪɡəˌbɪt /

noun

computing one million bits

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gigabit Scientific

/ gĭg′ə-bĭt′ /

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

Etymology

Origin of gigabit

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

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gigabit

If you have gigabit internet, make sure the VPN won’t bottleneck you.

From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2026

The European Commission wants all European households to be covered by a gigabit network and all populated areas covered by 5G by 2030.

From Reuters ● Dec. 12, 2022

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

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 5, 2022

In a policy paper released by HM Treasury in November 2020, the target had changed to "a minimum of 85% gigabit capable coverage by 2025".

From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2022

Each Eero 6 Plus router is a dual-band, gigabit system that supports over 75 simultaneously connected gadgets.

From The Verge ● Aug. 25, 2022

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