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Throttler

Description:

A throttler is a device or software that regulates or controls the flow of a particular resource, such as data packets, network bandwidth, or system processes. Throttlers are commonly used to manage and optimize the utilization of resources, prevent overload, or prioritize certain tasks.

Senses:

1. Noun: A hardware or software mechanism used to regulate or limit the usage of a specific resource.
2. Verb: To control, limit, or adjust the flow, speed, or quantity of a resource.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

1. The network administrator deployed a throttler to ensure fair distribution of bandwidth among all users.
2. By implementing a throttler, the server prevented excessive resource consumption during peak hours.

Verb:

1. The software program effectively throttles the processing speed to avoid system crashes.
2. The application allows users to manually throttle the download speed for better network management.

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