throttling
noun
Simple meaning
The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, to minimise congestion.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈθɹɑtəlɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.
Reduction in amount of chemical or other fluid in process such as a heating or ventilation system.
Reduction in flow rate between two points caused by an intermediate restriction, device, structure or configuration.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.
Used this way, throttling is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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A valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine.
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