German word

Bandbreite

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbantˌbʁaɪ̯tə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrange

Example

In der Diskussion zeigte sich eine große Bandbreite an Meinungen.

The discussion revealed a wide range of opinions.

Illustration for Bandbreite (range)

More examples

Beim Videostreaming reicht oft die Bandbreite des Netzwerks nicht aus.

During video streaming, the network's bandwidth is often insufficient.

Core concept

A spectrum-like band that shows how far possibilities, qualities, or views spread across a field.

Common phrases

  • eine Bandbreite an Meinungen

    a range of opinions

  • die Bandbreite des Netzwerks

    the network's bandwidth

  • eine große Bandbreite

    a wide range

Similar words

Spektrum: A graduated range in which elements or opinions extend from one degree to another.
Spielraum: The freedom available when deciding or acting.
Spannbreite: The amount of variation between contrasting points or extremes.

Definition in German

Spektrum oder Auswahlbreite von Meinungen, Angeboten oder Eigenschaften innerhalb eines Feldes; allgemein die Reichweite eines Themas.

Word origin

The compound Bandbreite developed from Band and Breite, shifting from the width of a band to the extent covered by a set of possibilities.

Usage tips

  • With a set of examples, Bandbreite commonly appears in the pattern eine Bandbreite an plus dative plural, such as an Meinungen.

Other meanings

  • breadthnoun
  • bandwidthnoun

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