throughput

noun

through·​put ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

The maximum throughput of a bike lane is several times greater than a car lane. —Ian Hembree, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026

Although most stations are now wired so mobile phones can be used underground, the signal is often much weaker and the data throughput slower than above. —Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026

Intel’s internal testing showed that the Arc Pro B70 achieved significantly higher token throughput while handling AI workload requests from multiple users. —Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026

To assist with staffing shortages, Houston Airport System employees and airline partners are organizing screening bins to help maintain throughput, while airport administrative employees are stepping in to provide customer service in the terminals, according to the news release. —Caroline Wilburn, Houston Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for throughput

• afoot
• barefoot
• bigfoot
• blackfoot
• caput
• clubfoot
• cocksfoot
• crowfoot
• forefoot
• input
• output
• rajput