bandwidth-limiting
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/ˈbændˌwɪdθ ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
(bandwidth-limit)
restricting data flow
Etymology
'bandwidth-limiting' originates from the combination of 'bandwidth' and 'limit,' where 'bandwidth' refers to the range of frequencies within a given band, and 'limit' means to restrict or confine.
'bandwidth' combined with 'limit' to form the modern term 'bandwidth-limiting.'
Initially, it meant 'restricting the range of frequencies,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'restricting data transmission capacity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the act of restricting the amount of data that can be transmitted over a network connection.
The service provider is bandwidth-limiting the connection to prevent network congestion.
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Last updated: 2025/02/23 04:36