Transmitting data

Definition

Transmitting data refers to sending information from one device or location to another. It involves encoding the information into electrical signals or other forms suitable for transmission through cables, wireless networks, or other communication channels.

Related terms

Bandwidth:

The maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection in a given time.

Latency: The delay between when data is sent from one point to another. Lower latency means faster transmission.

Compression:

Reducing the size of data by encoding methods so that less time and storage space are required for transmission.