1. the ranges of frequencies that can be transmitted over communication channels or electronic systems
Usage: technical; telecommunications
2. the amounts of data that can be transmitted over internet connections in given time periods
Usage: computing; internet
3. the ranges or extents of something, especially in terms of variety or scope
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The new fiber optic cables offer much greater bandwidths than the old copper wires.
• Our internet plan provides bandwidths of up to 100 megabits per second.
• The streaming service requires high bandwidths to deliver 4K video content.
• Different radio stations operate on different bandwidths to avoid interference.
• The company’s servers can handle the bandwidths needed for thousands of simultaneous users.
• These wireless routers support multiple bandwidths for various devices.
• The research covers bandwidths of topics from basic science to advanced applications.