transferrate

noun
UK /ˈtrænsfɜː reɪt/
US /ˈtrænsfɜːr reɪt/

The transfer rate is how fast information moves from one place to another.

The transfer rate of this USB drive is very fast, so files copy quickly.

SYNONYMS

data ratethroughputspeedbandwidthbit rate

RELATED WORDS

downloaduploadnetworkfileconnection

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The speed at which money is moved between bank accounts.

The bank's transfer rate for international payments is two business days.

3. The rate at which heat or energy passes through a material.

Engineers measured the heat transfer rate of the new window glass.

4. The speed at which students move between schools or programs.

The school reported a high transfer rate among older students.