ratelimiting
nounUK /ˈreɪtˌlɪmɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈreɪtˌlɪmɪtɪŋ/
A way to stop someone from doing something too many times in a short while.
The website uses ratelimiting so people can't send too many messages at once.
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2. A rule that sets the maximum speed or amount allowed over a period of time.
The ratelimiting on the highway keeps cars from going too fast.
3. A security measure that blocks repeated login attempts to protect an account.
Ratelimiting stopped the hacker after five wrong passwords.
4. A system that slows down data flow to keep a network from getting overloaded.
The game's ratelimiting made downloads slower during busy hours.