Definitions

1. noun

A unit of digital data transfer rate, equivalent to 1,000 bits per second.

“The internet speed is 5 megabits per second, or 5 Mbps, which is equivalent to 5000 kbps.”

2. abbreviation

A unit of digital data transfer rate, equivalent to 1,000 bits per second.

“The router’s output is 1000 kbps, which is a relatively slow internet speed.”

3. adjective

Related to or measured in kilobits per second.

“The kbps transfer rate of the file is too slow, so it takes a long time to download.”