congestion

Beginner 💼 Corporate / Business

Definition

An overflow or blockage of a system—whether it's traffic jams, network bottlenecks, or your lungs during a cold, it's never pleasant and always inefficient.

Example Usage

Urban planners are studying ways to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour.

Source: Common usage across multiple industries

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