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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Having stronger, preemptive insights into the myriad changes warehouse leaders could choose to make can enable supply chain leaders to improve throughput, fulfill orders faster and ensure that the right products get to the right customer at the right time. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 12 Jan. 2025 For example, compared to AWS, Oracle's solution provides deeper database-specific optimization to reduce latency and improve throughput for mission-critical applications. Steve McDowell, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Those cables need special tech inside to keep throughput up over longer runs, which is likely part of why Apple’s 3-meter 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 cable costs $159. Wes Davis, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025 Should those targets be realized in that time frame while also advancing wafer throughput, NIL could become an appealing alternative to EUV, especially for applications where precision and cost-efficiency are critical. IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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