sliding window
The term "sliding window" can refer to a physical window design or various technical methods in computing and networking that involve processing data in overlapping segments.
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Definition
B2Architecture
A window that moves horizontally or vertically along a track to open and close.
Example
- The new house features a large sliding window in the living room for better ventilation.
C1Computer Science
(technical, programming)A technique used to analyze or process data in overlapping segments, improving efficiency by reducing redundant calculations.
Example
- The sliding window technique was applied to find the maximum sum subarray efficiently.
C1Networking
(technical)A method for controlling the flow of data packets between two devices, where a set number of packets are sent before waiting for an acknowledgment.
Example
- The sliding window protocol helps manage data transmission between the sender and receiver.
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