bits per second

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Noun bits per second has 1 sense

bits per second, bps - (computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem)
--₁ is a kind of rate

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Bits per Second

Noun (Technical)

Definition: A unit of data transfer rate, representing the number of binary digits (bits) that can be transmitted or processed per second.

Sample Sentence: The internet service provider offers a download speed of 100 megabits per second.

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Phrase (Informal)

Definition: Used colloquially to refer to something happening or processing very slowly.

Sample Sentence: My old computer loads webpages at a snail's pace, probably just a few bits per second.

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