Bandwidth (noun)

1. The range of frequencies within a given band that are used for transmitting a signal.
2. The capacity of a communication channel to transmit data, measured in bits per second.
3. The amount of data that can be transmitted in a given period of time, typically measured in bits per second.

Origin:

First used in the context of electronics and computing in the mid-20th century, from the analog sense of the term, which refers to a range of frequencies occupied by a radio or television signal. the term was later extended to other forms of communication, such as data transmission.

Examples:

1. The bandwidth of the channel was increased to allow for faster data transfer.
2. The device's limited bandwidth caused it to slow down when too many users were connected.
3. The bandwidth of the network was not enough to support the high-definition video streaming.
4. To maximize the use of the available bandwidth, the data was compressed before being transmitted.
5. The increase in bandwidth allowed the company to expand its online services and reach more customers.