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

Multibeam’s approach uses multiple electron beams operating simultaneously, increasing throughput while maintaining the precision needed for advanced semiconductor fabrication. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

The satellites are the first of SpaceX’s upgraded Starlink V3 model, with significant improvements in throughput and power. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

In manufacturing, that may mean technicians, robots, computer vision systems and predictive maintenance models working together to improve throughput, quality and uptime. — John Healy, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Iran struck a pumping station on Saudi’s pipeline to the Red Sea in April, which slashed throughput by 700,000 bpd. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 July 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