bitrate
nounUK /ˈbɪt.reɪt/
US /ˈbɪt.reɪt/
Bitrate is how much computer information moves or is stored every second.
A higher bitrate usually makes a video look clearer.
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2. The number of bits processed per unit of time in a digital audio or video file.
The song was encoded at a bitrate of 320 kilobits per second.
3. The speed at which data travels over a network connection.
Streaming in 4K needs a much higher bitrate than standard video.
4. The amount of data used per second when recording media.
Lowering the camera's bitrate lets you fit more footage on the memory card.