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.
'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.
increase / rise
'die Erhöhung' and 'die Drosselung' describe opposite directions. With an 'Erhöhung', a value, degree, or amount becomes larger. With a 'Drosselung', performance, speed, or quantity is intentionally reduced or limited, for example with an engine or the internet. 'Erhöhung' sounds general and neutral. 'Drosselung' fits especially when something is technically or deliberately slowed down.
Nach vielen Downloads merkt Lisa die Drosselung ihrer Internetgeschwindigkeit.
After many downloads, Lisa notices the throttling of her internet speed.
Hast du die Erhöhung der Gebühren schon im neuen Vertrag gesehen?
Have you already seen the increase in fees in the new contract?