🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

banda larga

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈbanda ˈlarga

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Broadband/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La banda larga è fondamentale per il lavoro da remoto."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A high-capacity transmission technique that allows for the simultaneous transmission of multiple signals.

    "Many households now rely on broadband for streaming services and online gaming."
  2. 2

    A type of internet connection that is faster than traditional dial-up.

    "Broadband internet has become essential for remote work and online education."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'broadband' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of 'broad', meaning wide or extensive, and 'band', referring to a range of frequencies. It evolved to describe high-capacity transmission techniques in telecommunications, particularly in the context of internet connectivity.

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