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Bottleneck
a structural feature of a system — a node or connection through which disproportionate flow must pass, creating a constraint that governs the throughput of the entire system
Why This Is a Definition
This definition clearly establishes the term 'bottleneck' by naming it, stating its genus (structural feature of a system), and providing its differentia (node or connection through which disproportionate flow passes, creating constraint that governs throughput). It distinguishes bottlenecks from merely slow points and explains their systemic impact, making it precise enough to distinguish from related concepts like 'slow points' or 'constraints'.
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