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throttling.

The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.

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noun
  1. The temporary reduction of bandwidth through a communications network by controlling the package flow rate, in order to minimise congestion.

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  2. Reduction in amount of chemical or other fluid in process such as a heating or ventilation system.

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  3. Reduction in flow rate between two points caused by an intermediate restriction, device, structure or configuration.

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