Bps (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) the rate at which data is transferred (as by a modem).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The modem's maximum data transfer rate was 56,000 bps.
- The old dial-up connection had a speed of only 28.8 bps.
- The new fiber-optic internet plan boasts speeds of up to 10 Gbps.
- The network administrator checked the router's configuration to ensure it was set to the correct bps.
- The company's high-speed internet plan promised download speeds of 100 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 Mbps, but the actual bps was often much lower.