bits per second
bit per second
Definition of bits per second - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
computingTECH. unit measuring data transfer speedTECH.
- The internet speed is 100 megabits per second.
- The file downloaded at 50 kilobits per second.
- Streaming requires at least 5 megabits per second.
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Expressions with bits
broken into small pieces
The vase fell and shattered to bits.
small amount or portion
She only had two bits of information about the event.
small intricate parts needing careful handling
I struggled with the fiddly bits of the model airplane.
laughing uncontrollably
The comedian had the audience in bits.
small remaining pieces or things
She collected bits and pieces for her art project.
break something into many small pieces with great force
The old building was blown to bits in the explosion.
separate something into all its parts
He took the radio to bits to fix it.
small things of different types mixed together
I keep all my bits and bobs in this drawer.
extremely happy and enthusiastic
She was excited to bits about her new job.
fail or collapse completely
Their relationship started to fall to bits.
cut something into small pieces
The butcher hacked the meat to bits.
cherish someone dearly and wholeheartedly
I love you to bits, my sweet child.
most interesting parts of a story or news
She shared all the juicy bits from the party.
have deep affection for someone or something
She loves her dog to bits and takes him everywhere.
broken into many small pieces
The vase was smashed to bits after falling off the shelf.
very pleased or delighted
He was thrilled to bits to hear the good news.
feminine accessories or items
The store sells all sorts of girly bits like hair clips and jewelry.
small particles of brown material
She brushed the brown bits off her coat after the walk.
break something into many small pieces
He tore the letter to bits.
take something apart into many small pieces
He pulled the old radio to bits.
small hanging parts or objects
The mobile had colorful dangly bits hanging from it.
make significant progress or impact
The new player is really starting to do bits on the field.
small pieces of food served as snacks
We had some picky bits before the main course.
Expressions with per
happening in the normal or expected way
He arrived late, as per usual.
in the same way as usual
He arrived late as per the usual.
measurement of velocity equal to one kilometre covered in one hour
The car was moving at 80 kilometres per hour.
happening or measured for each day
She earns $50 per day.
for each hour
The car was traveling at 60 miles per hour.
for each individual in a group
The tickets cost $10 per person.
happening every week
She visits her grandmother twice per week.
happening or measured every year
She earns $50,000 per year.
completely or totally without anything missing
She is 100 per cent certain about her answer.
amount of money earned for each hour worked
She earns fifteen dollars per hour at her job.
unit measuring speed in miles over one hour
The car was traveling at 60 miles per hour.
for each group of twelve
The eggs are sold per dozen.
for each person in a group
The tickets cost $10 per head.
with a price reduced by ten percent
All shoes are sold ten per cent off today.
calculated or charged for each single minute of time
The company introduced a new per minute data plan.
indicates something is true or valid according to today's date
As per today, the project is on schedule.
unit of speed indicating number of kilometers traveled in one hour
The car was speeding at 120 kilometers per hour.
TV service charging per program viewed
We ordered the boxing match on pay-per-view.
refers to information already stated in an earlier email
Per my last email, the report is due on Friday.
cost for one unit of a product or service
The charge per unit is $5 for each item.
measurement of distance a vehicle travels per gallon of fuel
This car gets 30 miles per gallon.
in accordance with your request or instruction
The documents were sent as per your request.
every year or by the year
The interest is calculated per annum.
daily payment for work-related expenses
The company provides a per diem allowance for travel expenses.
Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second; I’ll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
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unit of data transfer rate equal to 1,000 bits per second
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- French:bits par seconde, ...
- German:Bit pro Sekunde, ...
- Italian:bit al secondo, ...
- Spanish:bits por segundo, ...
- Portuguese:bits por segundo, ...
- Chinese:比特每秒, ...
- Japanese:ビット毎秒, ...
- Arabic:بت في الثانية, ...
- Hebrew:בִּיט לִשְׁנִיָּה, ...
- Russian:бит в секунду, ...
- Ukrainian:біт на секунду, ...
- Hindi:बिट्स प्रति सेकंड, ...
- Bengali:বিটস পার সেকেন্ড, ...
- Catalan:bits per segon, ...
- Czech:bit za sekundu, ...
- Danish:bit per sekund, ...
- Dutch:bits per seconde, ...
- Greek:μπιτ ανά δευτερόλεπτο, ...
- Hungarian:bit per másodperc, ...
- Khmer:ប៊ីតក្នុងមួយវិនាទី, ...
- Korean:비트, ...
- Persian:بیتبرثانیه, ...
- Polish:bity na sekundę, ...
- Portuguese (BR):bits por segundo, ...
- Romanian:biți pe secundă, ...
- Swedish:dataöverföringshastighet, ...
- Thai:บิตต่อวินาที, ...
- Turkish:saniyede bit, ...
- Vietnamese:bit mỗi giây, ...
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