B2 noun Neutre

bandwidth

/ˈbænd.wɪdθ/

Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate of data transfer across a network or communication channel, often measured in bits per second. In a metaphorical sense, especially in business, it describes the mental or physical capacity, time, and resources an individual or team has to handle a task.

Exemples

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The movie stopped playing because our home bandwidth was being shared by too many devices.

The movie stopped playing because our home data capacity was being shared by too many devices.

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The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network bandwidth for the entire university.

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network data capacity for the entire university.

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I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the bandwidth this weekend.

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the time or energy this weekend.

Famille de mots

Nom
bandwidth
Adjectif
wideband
Apparenté
band
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Astuce mémo

Think of a highway. The 'bandwidth' is the number of lanes; more lanes (higher bandwidth) allow more cars (data/tasks) to pass through at once.

Quiz rapide

Before we agree to the new client's requests, we must determine if our developers have the _____ to complete the extra work.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bandwidth

Exemples

1

The movie stopped playing because our home bandwidth was being shared by too many devices.

everyday

The movie stopped playing because our home data capacity was being shared by too many devices.

2

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network bandwidth for the entire university.

formal

The proposed infrastructure upgrade will significantly increase the network data capacity for the entire university.

3

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the bandwidth this weekend.

informal

I'd love to help you with your move, but I just don't have the time or energy this weekend.

4

The study analyzes how limited cognitive bandwidth affects decision-making in high-stress environments.

academic

The study analyzes how limited mental capacity affects decision-making in high-stress environments.

5

We need to check if the marketing team has the bandwidth to launch two campaigns simultaneously.

business

We need to check if the marketing team has the resources and time to launch two campaigns simultaneously.

Famille de mots

Nom
bandwidth
Adjectif
wideband
Apparenté
band

Collocations courantes

high bandwidth large data transfer capacity
limited bandwidth restricted capacity or resources
mental bandwidth cognitive capacity to process information
allocate bandwidth to assign resources or data capacity
consume bandwidth to use up available capacity

Phrases Courantes

lack the bandwidth

to not have enough time or energy to do something

emotional bandwidth

the capacity to handle emotional stress or support others

available bandwidth

the amount of free capacity currently left

Souvent confondu avec

bandwidth vs latency

Bandwidth is how much data can be sent at once; latency is the delay before that data begins to move.

bandwidth vs broadband

Broadband is a type of high-speed internet connection, whereas bandwidth is the measurement of that connection's capacity.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'bandwidth' literally when discussing internet speeds and networking. In professional contexts, use it metaphorically to discuss your availability or workload without sounding too personal.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'bandwidth' to mean 'speed' (how fast data moves), but it actually refers to 'volume' (how much data moves at one time). Avoid using it to describe physical strength; it is for mental energy or time.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a highway. The 'bandwidth' is the number of lanes; more lanes (higher bandwidth) allow more cars (data/tasks) to pass through at once.

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Origine du mot

Originates from 'band' (a range of radio frequencies) and 'width' (the extent of that range), first used in signal processing in the mid-20th century.

Modèles grammaticaux

usually functions as an uncountable noun often preceded by possessive adjectives like 'my', 'their', or 'the team's' can be modified by adjectives like 'cognitive', 'mental', or 'network'
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Contexte culturel

In modern corporate culture (Silicon Valley and beyond), 'bandwidth' is a very common buzzword used to avoid saying 'I am too busy' or 'I am overwhelmed.'

Quiz rapide

Before we agree to the new client's requests, we must determine if our developers have the _____ to complete the extra work.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bandwidth

Mots lis

boned

B2

Primarily used as an adjective, 'boned' describes something that has a specific type of skeletal structure or a piece of meat from which the bones have been removed. In the context of garments, it refers to items reinforced with stiff strips, such as a corset, to maintain a specific shape.

boneyard

B2

A boneyard is a place where old, discarded, or obsolete items—typically large machinery like aircraft or vehicles—are stored or dismantled for parts. It is also an informal or regional term for a cemetery or burial ground.

bonfire

B2

A large, controlled outdoor fire lit for celebration, signaling, or to dispose of garden waste. It is typically much larger than a standard campfire and is often the centerpiece of a social or cultural event.

bongo

B2

To play the bongo drums or to strike a surface rhythmically and repeatedly with the fingers or palms. In academic or technical contexts, it often refers to the specific percussive action used in ethnomusicology or the observation of rhythmic motor patterns in behavioral studies.

bonito

B2

A bonito is a medium-sized, predatory marine fish belonging to the Scombridae family, which also includes tuna and mackerel. In culinary contexts, it is most famous for being dried, fermented, and smoked to create flakes used in Japanese stocks and seasonings.

bonkers

B2

An informal adjective used to describe someone or something that is crazy, insane, or highly eccentric. It can refer to a person's mental state, a chaotic situation, or an idea that seems completely absurd or wild.

bonny

B2

An adjective primarily used in British and Scottish English to describe someone, especially a woman or child, who is physically attractive, healthy, and cheerful. It conveys a sense of natural beauty combined with a robust or wholesome appearance.

bonsai

B2

Relating to the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and wiring. When used as an adjective, it describes plants or objects that have been miniaturized or styled according to these aesthetic principles.

bony

B2

Describes someone or a part of the body that is very thin, allowing the underlying bone structure to be seen or felt. It also refers to anything made of or resembling bone, particularly in biological or anatomical contexts.

boo

B2

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

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