1. the amount of data transmitted or processed per unit of time, typically measured in bits per second (bps).
Usage: technical term used in computing, telecommunications, and media; commonly abbreviated as bps, kbps, mbps, or gbps

Examples

• A higher bitrate generally produces better audio quality in digital music files.
• The video streaming service adjusted the bitrate based on the user's internet connection speed.
• Most MP3 files are encoded at a bitrate of 128 to 320 kbps.
• The bitrate of this network connection is 100 megabits per second.
• Increasing the bitrate of the video file made it larger but improved its visual clarity.
• Streaming platforms use adaptive bitrate technology to prevent buffering.