Load Balancing

Load balancing or load distribution may refer to:

  • Load balancing (computing), balancing a workload amongst multiple computer devices
  • Load balancing (electrical power), the storing of excess electrical power by power stations during low demand periods, for release as demand rises
  • Weight distribution, the apportioning of weight within a vehicle, especially cars, airplanes, and watercraft
  • Production leveling, a pre-requisite to allow 'flow' in the factory

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