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

Teams frequently recognize disruptions only after throughput or service levels are already affected. —Amruth Puppala, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Despite the promise, analysts have questioned whether the technology can match the throughput and yields required for large-scale semiconductor manufacturing. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026

Trump said that the US military had escorted ships carrying 100 million barrels of oil through the strait, but that is just five days of normal throughput. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 June 2026

When Element first debuted its high-throughput benchtop sequencing device, which can deliver a whole genome for $100, the scientific community took notice. —Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 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