load imbalance
[/loʊd ɪmˈbæləns/]
nounpl: load imbalances
desequilíbrio de carga
1. An unequal distribution of workload or resources across multiple processors, servers, or systems, resulting in some units being overutilized while others remain underutilized
The server experienced load imbalance during peak hours, causing some nodes to crash while others were idle.
O servidor sofreu um desequilíbrio de carga durante as horas de pico, causando falha em alguns nós enquanto outros permaneciam ociosos.
2. In electrical systems, an asymmetrical distribution of power among three-phase lines or circuits
Load imbalance in the electrical grid can damage equipment and reduce efficiency.
O desequilíbrio de carga na rede elétrica pode danificar equipamentos e reduzir a eficiência.
3. In logistics or transportation, uneven distribution of cargo or passengers across vehicles or routes
The shipping company faced load imbalance issues when several trucks were fully loaded while others were nearly empty.
A empresa de transporte enfrentou problemas de desequilíbrio de carga quando vários caminhões estavam completamente carregados enquanto outros estavam quase vazios.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing, electrical engineering, and logistics industries in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears frequently in IT documentation and academic papers on distributed systems. The term reflects the growing importance of system optimization and efficiency in modern infrastructure management, especially as cloud computing and data centers become critical to business operations in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to rebalance the load
to distribute the load evenly
load distribution problem
uneven workload distribution
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