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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

throttling

/θɒt.lɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does throttling mean?

noun, verb

The act of limiting or regulating the rate at which something is done or provided, typically to prevent overload or to control the flow of data. In computing, a deliberate slowing down of a system or network to prevent it from being overwhelmed.

Example

"The company implemented throttling to prevent the website from crashing under heavy traffic."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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