throttling / reduction
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throttling
The intentional reduction or limitation of performance, speed, or flow rate. This often applies to engines, lines, or the data transfer rate on the internet.
Nach Verbrauch des Datenvolumens erfolgt eine Drosselung der Internetgeschwindigkeit.
After the data allowance has been used up, the internet speed is throttled.
reduction
In a figurative sense, the restriction or slowing of a development, for example in the economy or in spending.
Die Regierung plant eine Drosselung der staatlichen Subventionen.
The government is planning a reduction in state subsidies.
'Drosselung' (throttling/reduction) is derived from the verb 'drosseln' (to reduce output/quantity, to throttle). The ending '-ung' is a typical way to form a feminine noun from a verb that describes the action or its result.
Die Firma musste die Produktion drosseln.
The company had to reduce production.
The context reveals whether the technical or figurative meaning is intended. Words like 'Motor' (engine) or 'Internet' point to the technical reduction. Terms like 'Ausgaben' (spending) or 'Produktion' (production) indicate the economic sense.
Die Drosselung der Motorleistung spart Kraftstoff.
The throttling of engine power saves fuel.
In technical contexts, 'Drosselung' (throttling) is often combined with 'Geschwindigkeit' (speed), 'Leistung' (performance/output), or 'Datenvolumen' (data allowance). Here it describes a controlled reduction.
Die Drosselung der Internetverbindung war sehr ärgerlich.
The throttling of the internet connection was very annoying.
In the figurative, economic sense, people often speak of the 'Drosselung der Produktion' (reduction of production), the 'Drosselung der Staatsausgaben' (reduction of government spending), or the 'Drosselung von Investitionen' (reduction of investments).
Die Drosselung der Subventionen traf viele Landwirte hart.
The reduction in subsidies hit many farmers hard.
reduction
Both words refer to a reduction. „Die Reduzierung“ can generally refer to a smaller amount or a reduced scope. „Die Drosselung“, on the other hand, emphasizes the controlled reduction of performance, speed, flow rate, or development. For a rate or level of performance, „Drosselung“ is therefore the more suitable term.
Die Drosselung der Internetgeschwindigkeit begann nach dem Verbrauch des Datenvolumens.
The internet speed was throttled after the data allowance was used up.
Die Reduzierung der Ausgaben verbesserte die finanzielle Lage des Vereins.
Reducing the club’s expenses improved its financial situation.
