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World English Dictionary
narrowband (ˈnærəʊˌbænd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| Compare broadband a limited-capacity transmission channel such as that used for transmitting telephone calls and faxes | |
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| Main Entry: | narrowband |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | in data communications, a channel with bandwidth less than or equal to one voice and a slow data transfer rate, a low-capacity communications circuit or path; cf broadband |
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Narrowband
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Computing Dictionary
narrowband definition
networkingA communication channel with a low data rate. [More specific?]
The term is sometimes used for an Internet connection via a dial-up modem, typically at 56 kbaud, in contrast to broadband.
(2003-10-15)
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