Bandwidth: The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path or network connection, typically measured in bits per second (bps). The term is used to denote the capacity of a connection to handle data traffic, affecting the speed and quality of data transfer. High bandwidth is particularly important for the transmission of large volumes of data or for applications with real-time communication needs, such as video conferencing or online gaming.
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