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 result is a system designed for throughput. —Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

In that environment, EPYC Venice’s value proposition will rest on its memory bandwidth, I/O throughput, and the breadth of software optimization around the x86 ecosystem. —Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026

According to Locus, Array reduces reliance on manual labor by up to 90 percent, maintains consistent throughput under changing market and employment conditions and enables operations to scale and adapt without redesigning infrastructure. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026

Theme Park Insider applauded any attempts by Disneyland to reduce ride downtime and increase rider throughput. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 May 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