noun
- plural of bitrate; the amount of data transmitted or processed per unit of time, typically measured in bits per second (bps).
Usage: technical; computing and telecommunications
Examples
- Streaming services adjust bitrates automatically based on your internet connection speed.
- Higher bitrates generally produce better audio and video quality.
- The router supports multiple bitrates for different wireless devices.
- Video codecs can compress files while maintaining acceptable bitrates.
- Network engineers monitor bitrates to ensure efficient data flow.