throughput

noun

through·​put ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t How to pronounce throughput (audio)
: the amount of something (such as material, data, etc.) that passes through something (such as a machine or system)
the throughput of a computer
compare input, output

Examples of throughput in a Sentence

The network can handle large throughputs. finding ways to increase throughput
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The month saw the first year-over-year decline since September 2023 and marks the lowest volume since 1.93 million TEUs of throughput in May 2024. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025 Metrics like psychological safety, peer trust, and collaboration frequency should be tracked with the same rigor as throughput and KPIs. Kelly Monahan, Fortune, 9 July 2025 Congestion complaints dropped by 30% and throughput increased by 28%. Ranganath Taware, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 This is a key driver behind the industry's ability to tout such massive overall throughput gains compared with Wi-Fi 6. Sarah Lord, PC Magazine, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for throughput

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of throughput was in 1884

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“Throughput.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughput. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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