“The server reached its peek load at noon.”
Confusables Entry 275 / 1011 60-second read
Peak vs. Peek vs Pique
A high point, a quick look, or to stimulate interest.
The comparisoni
“The server reached its peak load at noon.”
More examplesii
01
The CPU peeked at 99%.
The CPU peaked at 99%.
02
Don't peek at your presents!
Don't peek at your presents!
The ruleiii
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PEAK = high point (mountain).
All three sound identical, but 'peak' and 'peek' are especially common in technical metrics and UI terminology.
Memory aidiv
Remember it like this
PEAK has an 'A' for Altitude. PEEK has two 'e's like two Eyes looking. PIQUE is a French-style word for your Interest.