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/ˈdeɪtə ˈbɒtˌnɛlk/ · da·ta· bot·tle·neck
noun
  1. A point in a system where the flow of data is restricted or slowed down due to insufficient capacity or resources. The company's database experienced a data bottleneck, causing delays in data processing and analysis.
  2. A constraint or limitation in a system that prevents it from functioning at its full capacity. The software developer identified a data bottleneck in the application's user interface, which was causing performance issues.
Did you know? The concept of a data bottleneck has been a significant challenge in the development of high-performance computing systems, particularly in fields such as artificial intelligence and data analytics.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 20, 2026