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Offloading: meaning, definitions and examples

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offloading

 

[ หˆษ”fหŒloสŠdษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

data transfer

Offloading refers to the process of transferring a load or burden from one entity to another. In computing, it involves shifting tasks or workload from one system or component, such as a server, to another, typically to enhance performance or efficiency.

Synonyms

delegate, shift, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The company is offloading data processing to cloud servers.
  • By offloading some tasks, the application runs more smoothly.
  • They are offloading the heavy work to a partner organization.
Context #2 | Noun

burden removal

Offloading can also refer to the act of removing a load or burden from something. This can relate to physical items or metaphorical burdens, making it easier to manage resources or responsibilities.

Synonyms

disburdening, release, relief

Examples of usage

  • The offloading of cargo was completed in record time.
  • The offloading of responsibilities allowed her to focus on her main project.
  • Efficient offloading can reduce stress levels significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "offloading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descarregamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคซเคฒเฅ‹เคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entladung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemuatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฐะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odciฤ…ลผanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ•ใƒญใƒผใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉchargement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descarga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boลŸaltma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜คํ”„๋กœ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุฑูŠุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyloลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vykladanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธ่ดง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razkladanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aflรฝsing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะบั‚ะตะฝ ั‚าฏัั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boลŸaltma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descarga

Etymology

The term 'offloading' derives from the combination of the prefix 'off' and the term 'load'. 'Off' is used to indicate removal or separation, while 'load' suggests something that is carried or supported. The use of the term in a physical sense dates back to the early 20th century, referring initially to the unloading of goods. In the context of computing and technology, the term became more prominent in the late 20th century as advancements in networking and cloud computing emerged, allowing for the distribution and management of workloads across multiple systems. The term has evolved to encompass various industries, indicating a shift in responsibilities or resources to optimize efficiency.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,227 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.