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 new runway and an accompanying sixth terminal would boost annual passenger throughput from 84 million to 150 million although opponents are concerned about environmental impacts, and myriad veto points in the British zoning system can cripple infrastructure plans. —Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025

Niccol’s main focus is to fix the company’s brand image, customer experience inside cafes, and throughput, which is a measure of how many customers are served in an hour — trusting that improved financial results will follow from these remedies. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 July 2025

This not only eliminates lines for guests—giving them more time to enjoy the event—but also streamlines vendor operations and increases overall throughput. —Maulikkumar Pandya, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

That said, few home pizza makers need such throughput, and the 44-pound device is heavier than other competitors. —Adrienne So, Wired News, 21 July 2025

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