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countable and uncountable, plural bauds
(computing, telecommunications) A unit of data transmission symbol rate; the number of signalling events per second. quotations examples
To reach the Backroom Bulletin Board, call (718) 849-6699 with a computer, using either the 300 or 1200 baud setting on the modem.
1985 April 13, Stephanie Poggi, “Queer Hackers”, in Gay Community News, page 2
(computing, informal) bps (bits per second), regardless of how many bits are represented by each symbol. examples