broadband

[ brawd-band ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or responsive to a continuous, wide range of frequencies. Compare sharp ( def 23 ).
2. relating to or denoting a type of high-speed data transmission in which the bandwidth is shared by more than one simultaneous signal:

   Broadband internet technologies are superior to dial-up connections for streaming video.

noun

1. broadband transmission.
2. a broadband internet connection.

broadband

/ ˈbrɔːdˌbænd /

noun

1. a transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies that enables messages to be sent simultaneously, used in fast internet connections See also baseband

broadband

1. In communications technology, the ability to send many signals over a single cable or other such communication medium. Broadband technology allows enormous amounts of data, such as that for movie videos, to be transferred over limited information infrastructure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of broadband¹

First recorded in 1900–05; broad + band ²

Example Sentences

The team's pioneering approach also integrates broadband, high-frequency modulation of the OPO output, which allows the enhancement of the signal-to-noise ratio, providing even greater detection precision.

From Science Daily

Carr already served as the senior Republican of the FCC, an independent agency overseen by Congress that regulates TV, radio and broadband internet access.

From BBC

The same ways you did this year: with a subscription to a cable, satellite or streaming service that carries SportsNet LA, or with a streaming-only option that requires getting broadband and television service from Spectrum.

From Los Angeles Times

Cables have been laid within existing water pipes, using the islands community-owned water system, enabling full fibre broadband to almost all properties.

From BBC

The funding is to be used to repair outdated school buildings and to upgrade libraries, heating and cooling systems and broadband internet.

From Los Angeles Times