adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A wideband of electromagnetic frequencies. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   An Internet connection provisioned over an existing service using alternate signal frequencies such as ADSL or a cable modem. Internet, uncountable, usually

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, pertaining to, or carrying a wide band of electromagnetic frequencies not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   responding to or operating at a wide band of frequencies wordnet
2. 2
   of or relating to or being a communications network in which the bandwidth can be divided and shared by multiple simultaneous signals (as for voice or data or video) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

wideband

Example

More examples

"There are big differences in broadband speed and quality from country to country."

Etymology

From broad + band.

Related phrases

voice over broadbandwireless broadbandcable modem

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