throughput
noun
through·put
ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t 
Examples of throughput in a Sentence
The network can handle large throughputs.
finding ways to increase throughput
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Its external relay station can connect the BISC to any computer with throughput of 100 Mbps, a hundred times greater than that of any rival wireless BCI.
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
Niccol's Green Apron reinvention plan — centered on simplifying store operations, reducing wait times, and getting drinks to customers faster — must begin to show measurable improvements in throughput and customer satisfaction.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Another issue is the limited throughput of a business like this.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Instant settlement, low fees, and throughput are designed to help businesses adopt USDC payments with fewer barriers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
Niccol's Green Apron reinvention plan — centered on simplifying store operations, reducing wait times, and getting drinks to customers faster — must begin to show measurable improvements in throughput and customer satisfaction.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
Another issue is the limited throughput of a business like this.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
Instant settlement, low fees, and throughput are designed to help businesses adopt USDC payments with fewer barriers.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for throughput
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“Throughput.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughput. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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