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

According to GeoComputing, RiVA’s high-throughput architecture can cut processing times from days to hours while improving workflow efficiency. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

In practical terms, that means better throughput, lower tail latency, and a more graceful way to serve large models at scale. — Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The satellites are the first of SpaceX’s upgraded Starlink V3 model, with significant improvements in throughput and power. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 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