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gigabit

[ gig-uh-bit, jig- ]

noun

, Computers.
  1. a measure of storage capacity and data transfer equal to 1 billion (10 9 ) bits. bit.

gigabit

/ ˈɡɪɡəˌbɪt; ˈɡaɪɡəˌbɪt /

noun

  1. computing one million bits

gigabit

/ gĭg′ə-bĭt′ /

  1. One billion bits.
  2. 1,073,741,824 (that is, 2 30) bits.
  3. See Note at megabyte

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Word History and Origins

Origin of gigabit1

First recorded in 1965–70; giga- + bit 3

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