B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

2

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.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bandwidth
Adjetivo
wideband
Relacionado
band
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Dica de memorização

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 rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bandwidth

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bandwidth
Adjetivo
wideband
Relacionado
band

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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.

Padrões gramaticais

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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Contexto cultural

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 rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bandwidth

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