Bandwidth vs Capacity

Quand utiliser chacun en anglais, avec le sens, le registre et des exemples.

Bandwidth

Top 2000 (courant)

Capacity

Top 2000 (courant)B2noun
 BandwidthCapacity
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈbændwɪdθ//🇺🇸 //ˈbændˌwɪdθ//🇬🇧 //kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti//🇺🇸 //kəˈpæ.sɪ.ti//
SensThe amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time.How much something can hold or do.
ExempleThe internet connection has high bandwidth, allowing multiple devices to stream simultaneously.The capacity of the stadium is 50,000 people.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 2000 (courant)Top 2000 (courant)
Niveau CEFR-B2
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsincrease bandwidth, reduce bandwidth, positive bandwidth, manage bandwidthfull capacity, seating capacity, at capacity, capacity limits
Antonymes-inability, incapacity
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'bandwidth' as a physical dimension., Using 'bandwidth' when referring to speed rather than capacity., Mispronouncing 'bandwidth' in casual conversation.Confused with 'capability', which refers to ability rather than volume., Using 'capacity' for individual abilities when 'capability' is more appropriate., Mispronouncing the word with emphasis on the wrong syllable.
Notes d'usageCommonly used in technology and telecommunications. May not be appropriate in casual conversations or non-technical contexts.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Common in discussions about limits or ability. Not typically used in casual conversation unless referring to space or limits.

Questions fréquentes : Bandwidth vs Capacity

Quelle est la différence entre Bandwidth et Capacity ?

Bandwidth: The amount of data that can be transmitted in a given time. Capacity: How much something can hold or do.

Puis-je utiliser Bandwidth et Capacity de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Bandwidth et Capacity sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.