queuepolicy
nounUK /kjuː ˈpɒləsi/
US /kju ˈpɑləsi/
A queuepolicy is a set of rules for how a line of waiting things is handled.
The queuepolicy decides which message gets sent first.
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2. In computing, a rule set that controls the order in which messages or jobs in a queue are processed.
The queuepolicy gives urgent messages higher priority.
3. A rule that limits how many items can wait in a line at one time.
The queuepolicy rejects new requests when the queue is full.
4. A rule that decides how long an item may stay in a queue before it is dropped.
Under the queuepolicy, messages older than one hour are discarded.
5. A rule that sets which queue a new item should join.
The queuepolicy routes large jobs to a separate queue.