megabit

noun

mega·​bit ˈme-gə-ˌbit How to pronounce megabit (audio)
: one million bits

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Internet speeds are stated in Mbps (megabits per second). Simon Hill, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024 In December, at a distance of 19 million miles from Earth, the system sent a 15-second transmission back home at a maximum rate of 267 megabits per second—equivalent to internet broadband. TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 The easy-to-use device covers up to 1,500 square feet and supports speeds up to 900 megabits per second. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024 According to Instant Offices, Los Angeles has more than 10,000 WiFi hotspots and an average broadband speed of 198 megabits per second. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for megabit 

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megabit was in 1956

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“Megabit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megabit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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megabit

noun
mega·​bit ˈmeg-ə-ˌbit How to pronounce megabit (audio)
: one million bits
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