broadband

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Related topics: Broadcasting, Computers

broad·band /ˈbrɔːdbænd $ ˈbrɒːd-/ noun [uncountableU]

1. TCB technical a system of sending radio signals, that allows several messages to be sent at the same time 〔无线电〕宽波段

2. a system of connecting computers to the Internet and moving information, such as messages or pictures, at a very high speed 宽带〔连接计算机和因特网，用于高速传输信息的系统〕

—broadband adjectiveadj [only before noun]

broadband communications

宽带通信

Examples from the Corpus

broadband• It will also provide opportunities for the exploitation of the emerging broadband technology.• The Celestri global broadband communications network is expected to be operational by the year 2003.• We are not immediately concerned whether they are based on off-line, optical discs or on online technology by way of broadband networks.• If you're fortunate enough to live somewhere where broadband is available and reasonably priced, you should definitely check it out.• These providers depend on coaxial cable as transport roads and will help determine which broadband applications and services the viewing public prefers.

From Longman Business Dictionary

broadbandbroad·band /ˈbrɔːdbændˈbrɒːd-/ noun [uncountableU]COMPUTINGTELECOMMUNICATIONS

a way of connecting a computer to the Internet, which makes it possible to send and receive large amounts of information very quickly

Do you have a broadband connection?

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