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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Boost’s fastest downloads, up to 1Gbps, come on phones such as Samsung’s Galaxy S24 that support four-channel carrier aggregation, in which the network ties multiple 5G channels together to maximize throughput. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024 Network monitoring features include throughput scan functionality to probe an endpoint’s internet connection by sending regular intervals of traffic to detect maximum achievable throughput. Douglas Murray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The analyst highlighted the company’s focus on enhancing its throughput, an indicator of how fast a restaurant can execute an order. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024 Driving deployment is the rising clamor for improved throughput, operational efficiencies and sustainability. Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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