Data transfer rate

Pronunciation: /ˈdætə ˈtɹænsfɝ ˈɹeɪt/

Data transfer rate (noun)

  1. The amount of data sent or received in a given time, usually measured in bits or bytes per second.
  2. A measure of how quickly a connection moves information, used to compare different network setups.

Examples

  • The data transfer rate affects how fast files move.
  • Your data transfer rate drops when the connection is weak.