band width

Network speed measure

Bandwidth is the capacity of a channel to transmit data, originally referring to the range of frequencies a signal occupies.

In computing, it measures how much information can flow through a connection: We need more bandwidth to stream video.

Figuratively, bandwidth means mental or organizational capacity: I don't have the bandwidth to take on another project right now.

Related

data · data transfer · throughput · capacity · download speed · megahertz · streaming · streaming video · internet connection · connection · speed · wireless · fiber · fiber optic · broadband · channel · transmission · download

Opposites
data capacity

band widthbottleneck

Constriction limiting throughput

narrowband · congestion · throttling · constraint · restriction

signal frequency range

band widthnarrowband

Limited frequency transmission

monochromatic · limited range

COGNITIVE/PERSONAL CAPACITY (metaphorical)

band widthoverload

Burden beyond capacity

burnout · overwhelm · maxed out · stretched thin · at capacity

Family

band, width, bands, banded, banding, bandage, bandages, widths, widen

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G