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

Furthermore, the models revealed the reservoir could hold between 350 million and 480 million cubic meters of gas while supporting a daily throughput of 750,000 cubic meters. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

The warehouse wants to protect capacity and maintain throughput. — Amruth Puppala, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

VideoCardz points out that with the WiCi's 4x4 radio configuration, its available throughput may be limited to less than 12Gbps. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Together, these multiple factors led to a year-on-year reduction of roughly 4 million barrels per day in global refinery throughput in August, a decline of about 5%. — CNBC, 1 Sep. 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