Definition

A unit of measurement for data transmission speed, equal to one thousand baud.

Example

The modem operates at a speed of 56 kilobauds.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term kilobaud?

Yeah, I think it refers to a speed of data transmission.

Exactly! It's like one thousand baud, right?

Right! It's interesting how those terms are still used in tech today.

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Root Explanation

Kilobaud is formed from "kilo-" (from Greek "chilioi", meaning thousand) and "baud" (named after Emile Baudot, a French engineer who developed a telegraph code). The term refers to a unit of data transmission speed equal to one thousand baud, or signals per second.

Memory Tip

Think of 'kilo-' meaning a thousand, and 'baud' being a unit named after a person. This helps you remember that kilobaud refers to a thousand signals per second.

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