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

Together, the systems are aimed at keeping production stable as the company increases throughput rather than simply adding more manufacturing equipment. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

This lets the 11 Pro XL connect to multiple 5G channels and combine their bandwidth for higher throughput, rather than sticking to a single channel. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Just six vessels passed through Hormuz on Monday, compared to a prewar average of more than 130; Bab el-Mandeb’s throughput had already halved before yesterday’s attacks. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Measure the same agent on throughput and quality, and the picture inverts. — Ajay Pundhir, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 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