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bottleneck

bottleneck

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British English/ˈbɒt(ə)lˌnɛk/
American English/ˈbɑt̬lˌnɛk/
Russian transcription[ˈuskəjə ˈmʲestə]
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bottleneck with Russian translation

bottleneck usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Старый сервер был узким местом в нашей системе.

The old server was the bottleneck in our system.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Медленный процесс проверки стал узким местом.

A slow review process became a bottleneck.

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bottleneck belongs to the topic "IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

bottleneckузкое место
guestгость
greetingприветствие
viewвид
toolинструмент
priceцена
helpпомогать

bottleneck synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between bottleneck / choke point / constraint / obstruction / blockage

B
🇬🇧English
bottleneck

the main term for a point where flow or progress is slowed

A2Very Often

The bottleneck in the hiring process is the final interview stage.

C
🇬🇧English
choke point

a point where movement or progress can be seriously blocked

A2Often

The payment system became a choke point during peak traffic.

C
🇬🇧English
constraint

a limit or condition that restricts what can be done

A2Very Often

Budget constraints are the main issue for the project.

O
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obstruction

something that blocks movement or makes progress difficult

A2Often

There was an obstruction in the pipe that reduced the water flow.

B
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blockage

a complete or partial blocking of a passage or flow

A2Often

A blockage in the drain caused the water to back up.

L
🇬🇧English
limiting factor

the factor that sets the limit or slows improvement

A2Often

Time is the limiting factor in this coding interview.

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bottleneck means bottleneck. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce bottleneck

/ˈbɒt(ə)lˌnɛk/

bottleneck translation

bottleneck

bottleneck examples

The old server was the bottleneck in our system.

bottleneck transcription

/ˈbɒt(ə)lˌnɛk/, /ˈbɑt̬lˌnɛk/

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bottleneck is pronounced as /ˈbɒt(ə)lˌnɛk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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The old server was the bottleneck in our system. Translation: Старый сервер был узким местом в нашей системе.

Is bottleneck part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, bottleneck can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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