rate-limit

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Rate-limit' means to set a maximum limit for how frequently a specific action can be performed within a given timeframe. It's like limiting the number of times you can run a program or access a website.

Examples in Different Contexts

In media streaming, 'rate limit' could refer to the streaming quality based on user subscription. A content director might note, 'Free users have a rate limit on high-definition streaming.'

Practice Scenarios

Impact

Scenario:

There has been an excessive use of shared resources in our sustainable living community. We need to figure out a system for more equitable distribution.

Response:

Introducing a rate-limit on shared resource usage might instill a sense of fairness and prevent exploitation.

Creative

Scenario:

Our mailing system is being flagged as spam by some email providers. Maybe we are sending too many emails in a short span of time.

Response:

You're right, we should rate-limit our email sending frequency to avoid being marked as spam.