CEFR A2

bps

noun

Meaning

A unit of data transfer rate, representing the number of bits transferred per second.

Examples

The modem's speed was advertised as 56,000 bps.
Early modems transmitted data at very low bps rates.

Synonyms: bits per second, data rate, throughput, bandwidth

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bps (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌbiː piː ˈes

Definition

A unit of data transfer rate, representing the number of bits transferred per second.

Examples

The modem's speed was advertised as 56,000 bps.
Early modems transmitted data at very low bps rates.
For faster downloads, you need an internet connection with a higher bps.

How to Use bps

bps (collocation): Used as a unit of measurement for data transfer speed. — "The download speed reached 100 bps."

Synonyms of bps

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