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

However, Xiaomi has not disclosed key performance figures, including parts-handling throughput, human intervention rates, or how the robots manage battery power during extended operations. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

According to industry analysts, overall sourcing throughput has hit record levels while diversifying rapidly away from single-source dependencies. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Auditors who sign off on high volumes of reports without meaningfully reviewing evidence optimize for throughput. — Casey Carlton, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Token throughput, for example, on Trainium chips is up 5x to 10x year-over-year right now. — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 29 Oct. 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