gigabit

noun

giga·​bit ˈji-gə-ˌbit How to pronounce gigabit (audio) ˈgi- How to pronounce gigabit (audio)
: one billion bits

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The data problem When the EIC goes online, its detector — a house-sized instrument called ePIC — will produce up to 100 gigabits of data per second. Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 The company plans on offering gigabit speeds later this year through next-generation satellites. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026 The company is in the process of migrating to technology that will enable upload and download speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second. Brooks Decillia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026 Today, even personal homes can have from 1 to even 10 gigabit internet. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gigabit

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First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gigabit was in 1970

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“Gigabit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gigabit. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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