Definition

A person or device that controls the flow of something, often by restricting it.

Example

The engineer installed a throttler to manage the engine's power output.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new app that acts like a throttler for internet speed?

No, I haven't! How does it work?

It limits bandwidth usage to keep things running smoothly during peak times.

That sounds really useful! I hate when my connection slows down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Throttler → It is formed from "throttle" (from Old English *þrotl*, meaning a valve or a device for controlling flow) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A throttler is a person or device that controls or restricts the flow of something, typically in a mechanical context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'throttle' as a device that controls flow, and the '-er' indicates a person or thing that performs that action. So, a throttler is someone who controls the flow.

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