Word
SLO
Definitions
01computing performance goal
n. Stands for Service-Level Objective. It is a specific goal for how well a technical service should work, like being available 99.9% of the time.
n. Abbreviation for Service-Level Objective. A target level for a specific reliability metric, such as uptime or latency, within a Service Level Agreement (SLA).
“The engineering team set an SLO of 99.9% availability for the new website.”
“If the system latency exceeds the defined SLO, the site reliability engineers must prioritize stability over new feature development.”
Technical
Usage
Usually functions as a countable noun in technical documentation.
03California city
n. A common short name for the city of San Luis Obispo in California.
n. Acronym for San Luis Obispo. A common toponymic abbreviation used by residents and in regional marketing.
“We spent the weekend hiking in SLO and visiting the local vineyards.”
“The university is a major employer in SLO, significantly influencing the local economy and culture.”
American English · Informal
Usage
Pronounced as a single word /sloʊ/, identical to the word 'slow'.
Synonyms
Etymology
An initialism of service level objective, formed by analogy with the earlier service level agreement (SLA).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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