Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throttling
noun
ˈθrɔt(ə)lɪŋ
Definition
The act of controlling or limiting the flow of data or resources in a system.
Examples
- The internet provider was caught throttling the speed of users during peak hours.
- In cloud computing, throttling can help manage server loads to ensure stability.
- The application implemented throttling to limit the number of requests per user to prevent overload.
Meaning
Throttling is often used in the context of managing bandwidth, preventing excessive resource consumption, or controlling application performance.
Synonyms
- limiting
- restraining
- controlling
- curtailing
- moderating
