system load
[/ˈsɪstəm loʊd/]
nounpl: system loads
carga do sistema
1. The amount of computational work being performed by a computer or server at a given time, typically measured as a percentage of total processing capacity
The system load increased significantly after the marketing campaign launched.
A carga do sistema aumentou significativamente após o lançamento da campanha de marketing.
2. In Unix/Linux systems, a numerical representation of how many processes are waiting to be executed by the CPU
The server's system load average was 4.5, indicating heavy usage.
A média de carga do sistema do servidor era 4,5, indicando uso intenso.
3. The total burden or demand placed on a system's resources
We need to optimize our application to reduce system load during peak hours.
Precisamos otimizar nossa aplicação para reduzir a carga do sistema durante as horas de pico.
This is specialized technical terminology primarily used in IT and software engineering contexts. In Brazil, English terms like 'system load' and 'load' are commonly mixed with Portuguese in technical discussions, particularly in São Paulo's tech hub. The term is universal across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
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