bandwidth allocation
[/ˈbændwɪdθ ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: bandwidth allocations
alocação de largura de banda
1. The distribution or assignment of available network capacity to different users, applications, or services according to specific priorities, policies, or requirements
The IT department implemented bandwidth allocation to ensure critical business applications receive priority over streaming services.
O departamento de TI implementou alocação de largura de banda para garantir que aplicações comerciais críticas recebam prioridade sobre serviços de streaming.
2. The process of managing and partitioning network resources to optimize performance and prevent network congestion
Effective bandwidth allocation is essential for maintaining quality of service in corporate networks.
A alocação eficaz de largura de banda é essencial para manter a qualidade de serviço em redes corporativas.
3. The assignment of specific amounts of data transmission capacity to individual users, departments, or devices
The ISP offers tiered bandwidth allocation plans based on customer needs.
O provedor de internet oferece planos de alocação de largura de banda em camadas baseados nas necessidades do cliente.
This is a technical term predominantly used in IT, telecommunications, and network engineering sectors in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, as in the USA, bandwidth allocation has become increasingly important with the growth of cloud computing, remote work, and streaming services. The term is typically used by network administrators, ISPs, and technical professionals rather than in everyday conversation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to allocate bandwidth to something
bandwidth-heavy applications
bandwidth bottleneck
to manage bandwidth effectively
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