kilobit

/ˈkɪləbɪt/ /ˈkɪloʊbɪt/

Meanings

noun

1000 bits (binary digits)

Examples :

"The old modem had a download speed of only 56 kilobits per second, making downloading even small files a slow process. "

noun

1024 (210) bits

Examples :

"The small image file was only 64 kilobits in size, so it downloaded very quickly. "

computing technology number electronics unit info

Related Words

downloaded verb

/ˌdaʊnˈloʊdɪd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊdɪd/

To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

"You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

downloading verb

/daʊnˈləʊdɪŋ/ /ˈdaʊnloʊdɪŋ/

To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

"You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

digits noun

/ˈdɪdʒɪts/

A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

"I think you're confusing the definition of "digits" with "degrees." "Digits" simply refers to numerical symbols. Here's a sentence that accurately uses "digits": "The phone number contained ten digits." "

binary noun

/ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/

A thing which can have only (one or the other of) two values.

"The computer program uses a binary system, where each file is either "open" or "closed." "

kilobits noun

/ˈkɪləbɪts/ /ˈkɪloʊbɪts/

1000 bits (binary digits)

"The old modem's download speed was only a few kilobits per second, making it very slow to load websites. "

process noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑsɛs/ /pɹəˈsɛs/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The process of baking a cake involves several steps, from mixing the ingredients to putting it in the oven. "

download noun

/ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/

A file transfer to the local computer.

"The download took longer than I expected."

modem noun

/ˈməʊdəm/ /ˈmoʊdəm/

A device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals and vice versa and allows computers to communicate over a phone line.

"My laptop needs a modem to connect to the internet via the phone line. "

second noun

/ˈsɛkɪnd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/

Something that is number two in a series.

"My sister is the second oldest child in our family. "

speed noun

/spiːd/

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

"How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"