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 company is preparing a new Starlink dish meant to offer gigabit speeds. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 June 2025 There's gigabit Ethernet too, along with USB Type-A ports and analog/digital audio outputs. Paul Ridden may 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2025 SpaceX is now developing a bigger and more powerful V3 Starlink satellite designed to power gigabit internet. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025 SpaceX has received approval to increase the number of launches for its Starship vehicle, which will carry next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit and usher in gigabit speeds for Starlink. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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