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traffic control

traffic control

1 4.2
Managing data flow on a network to keep services fast and stable
  • noun
  • /ˈtræfɪk kənˈtroʊl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : control de tráfico de red
  • traffic control system

Examples

  • "Think about how many people could die if a cyber terrorist attacked our air traffic control system and planes slammed into one another," Rockefeller said.

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  • The network administrator implemented advanced traffic control measures to improve data flow during peak hours.

  • By optimizing traffic control techniques, the team was able to significantly reduce latency on the server.

  • Effective traffic control allows for better bandwidth management, enhancing the overall user experience online.

How Regulated

traffic control
  • Specialized
1 4.2
throttle
  • Specialized
3 6.9

Surface Forms

traffic control singular
traffic controls plural

Morphology

traffic + control

The noun phrase literally denotes the regulation or direction of traffic: combining 'traffic' (flow of data/signals) with 'control' (ability to direct/regulate) yields the idea of managing that flow. This composition is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the computing sense.

Etymology

Traffic control in computers borrows the road picture, with tiny 'data' moving like cars and routers acting like lights or police to control the traffic. That's why it means 'regulating the flow of network data'.