Define the term bandwidth and throughput in data communication.

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Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that a network connection can carry in one second, measured in bps (Kbps, Mbps, Gbps) - it represents the total capacity of the connection, similar to the width of a water pipe or road. Throughput is the actual amount of data that passes successfully through the connection in one second while it is in use - it is the real, working speed, which is often somewhat lower than the bandwidth due to network traffic, signal strength, or interference.