"wire speed" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wire speeds [plural]
Etymology: wire + speed Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wire|speed}} wire + speed Head templates: {{en-noun}} wire speed (plural wire speeds)
  1. The speed at which a wire moves through a machine
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  2. (computing) The (maximum) rate at which data can flow through a cable Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-wire_speed-en-noun-w9m1HD1a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 7 93 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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