flow control
"Flow control" encompasses various techniques used to regulate the transmission of data, movement of fluids, and traffic of vehicles to ensure efficiency and prevent congestion.
Definition
B2Networking
(technical)A method to manage the data transmission rate between two devices to prevent the receiver from being overwhelmed.
Example
- Effective flow control prevents data loss by ensuring the receiver can handle the incoming data rate.
B2Programming
(technical)Mechanisms that determine the sequence in which instructions in a program are executed.
Example
- Loops and conditionals are common flow control structures in programming.
C1Environmental Engineering
(technical, US)Regulations and incentives used to direct waste to specific disposal or recycling facilities.
Example
- Flow control policies ensure waste is directed to environmentally friendly facilities.
C1Aviation
(technical, US)The practice of holding aircraft on the ground to manage congestion at destination airports.
Example
- Flow control measures were implemented to prevent delays at the busy airport.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flow control":
data flowflow motionflight controlcontrol pointtime controlaccess control