Broadband meaning in English
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Definition
broadband: a high-speed internet connection
We now offer broadband television, a high-speed digital television service provided via the internet.
Exercise 1
In order to the teleconference, Brian will need a with a microphone, a to make a video call, and a internet connection.
In order to set up 1 the teleconference, Brian will need a headset 2 with a microphone, a webcam 3 to make a video call, and a broadband 4 internet connection.
1 set up: This is the correct choice. To "set up (a meeting)" is to arrange, organise and establish it. Example: I would like to set up an appointment with our suppliers for next week. Bruno asks Brian to set up the Skyte teleconference.
1 install: This is incorrect. "To install" and "to set up" share similar meanings, however it is customary to install "objects" (not events) in order to make them ready for use (such as a computer).
1 assemble: This is incorrect. "To assemble" and "to set up" share similar meanings, however it is customary to assemble "objects" (not events) in order to make them ready for use (such as a computer).
2 headset: This is the correct answer. A "headset" is a general term for a device consisting of one or two earphones with a headband for holding them over the ears and sometimes with a microphone attached. "Headsets" are used to listen and talk with people online or via the telephone while keeping the hands free.
2 handset: This is incorrect. A "handset" is the part of a telephone that you hold with your hand. It contains a small speaker and microphone for listening and talking into.
2 helmet: This is incorrect. A "helmet" is a form of protection for the head. "Helmets" are worn by soldiers, firemen, policeman, motorcyclists and cyclists.
3 webcam: This is the correct answer. A "webcam" is a device which allows one to send images over the internet or to have video chats. Don't forget to turn your webcam off when you are doing something sexual or illegal (or both).
3 video camera: This is incorrect. A "video camera" is used to make video films not video chats.
3 glass eye: This is incorrect. "Glass eyes" are useful to make you look like a Bond villain, but they are not used for video chat.
4 broadband: This is the correct answer. "Broadband" describes high data rate (or high speed) Internet access. It has replaced "dial-up" internet access which uses a modem.
4 high debit: This is incorrect. "High debit" does not describe high speed Internet access.
4 land line: This is incorrect. A "land line" is a terrestrial telephone line (as opposed to a mobile or cell phone). "Land lines" are also called "fixed lines".
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