broadband

adjective

broad·​band ˈbrȯd-ˌband How to pronounce broadband (audio)
1
: operating at, responsive to, or comprising a wide band of frequencies
a broadband radio antenna
2
: of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network and especially one in which a frequency range is divided into multiple independent channels for simultaneous transmission of signals (such as voice, data, or video)
broadband noun

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Just as air traffic improvements can boost accessibility and tourism, focusing on an area’s additional gaps, such as transit systems, broadband expansion or cultural event sponsorships, can help create a more vibrant and connected region. Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Such grant funding is a major driver of broadband expansion in the Bay State. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024 Rosen led the effort to pass the Affordable Connectivity Program and helped write the broadband section of the bipartisan infrastructure law. Maria Curi, Axios, 1 Oct. 2024 In recent years, SpaceX’s satellite internet service has become so popular in the US that the user growth has, at times, strained Starlink’s satellites, resulting in network congestion, which can degrade the broadband quality. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for broadband 

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of broadband was in 1929

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“Broadband.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broadband. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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broadband

adjective
broad·​band
: of, relating to, or being a high-speed communications network
a broadband Internet connection
broadband noun

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