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Topic: Technology

throttling

IPA: /ˈθrɒt.lɪŋ/

KK: /ˈθrɔtəlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of reducing the speed or amount of data that can be transmitted over a network to prevent congestion.

Example: The internet service provider is throttling the connection during peak hours to manage traffic.

verb

Definition: To limit or control the amount of something, often used in the context of reducing speed or power.

Example: The company is throttling the internet speed for users who exceed their data limit.

throughput

IPA: /ˈθruːpʊt/

KK: /ˈθruːpʊt/

noun

Definition: The amount of work or information that can be processed or produced in a given time period.

Example: The network's throughput increased significantly after the upgrade.

thruput

IPA: /ˈθruːpʊt/

KK: /θruːpʊt/

noun

Definition: The amount of data or material that can be processed or transmitted in a given time period.

Example: The network's thruput increased significantly after the upgrade.

thrust

IPA: /θrʌst/

KK: /θrʌst/

intransitive verb

Definition: To push or drive something forward with force, often in a sudden or strong manner.

Example: The knight thrust his sword forward during the battle.

noun

Definition: A strong push or force that moves something forward, often used to describe a sudden or powerful action.

Example: The knight delivered a swift thrust with his sword during the duel.

transitive verb

Definition: To push or drive something with force, often suddenly or violently.

Example: He thrust the door open to let in the fresh air.

thruster

IPA: /ˈθrʌstər/

KK: /ˈθrʌstər/

noun

Definition: A device used to push or propel an object, commonly found in ships or spacecraft, to help with movement and steering.

Example: The ship's thruster helped it maneuver easily in the tight harbor.

thumbnail

IPA: /ˈθʌm.neɪl/

KK: /ˈθʌmneɪl/

adjective

Definition: A small or brief version of something, often used to describe a summary or a small image that represents a larger one.

Example: She created a thumbnail image for the video to attract more viewers.

noun

Definition: A small image that represents a larger image or document, often used to make it easier to view or download multiple images at once.

Example: She clicked on the thumbnail to see the full-size picture.

thumbwheel

IPA: /ˈθʌm.wiːl/

KK: /ˈθʌmˌwiːl/

noun

Definition: A small wheel that you can turn with your thumb to control a device or adjust settings.

Example: He adjusted the volume on the radio using the thumbwheel.

thunk

IPA: /θʌŋk/

KK: /θʌŋk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a low, dull sound, often when something heavy falls or hits a surface.

Example: The book fell off the shelf and made a loud thunk on the floor.

noun

Definition: A dull sound made when something heavy falls or hits a surface.

Example: I heard a loud thunk when the book fell off the shelf.

thunking

IPA: /θʌŋkɪŋ/

KK: /θʌŋkɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of using thunks, which are data mappings or placeholders in programming that delay computation until needed.

Example: The thunking process in the application helped optimize performance by reducing unnecessary calculations.

thyratron

IPA: /θaɪˈrætrɒn/

KK: /θaɪˈrætrən/

noun

Definition: A type of gas-filled electronic device that acts as a switch, allowing current to flow when triggered, often used in high-speed applications.

Example: The engineer used a thyratron to control the power supply in the circuit.

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