throughput

noun

through·​put ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t How to pronounce throughput (audio)
Synonyms of throughputnext
: 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
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This is the world of hyperscale and neocloud infrastructure, where performance is measured in throughput and scale, and where power and cost constraints are very different. Iri Trashanki, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 According to Locus, Array reduces reliance on manual labor by up to 90 percent, maintains consistent throughput under changing market and employment conditions and enables operations to scale and adapt without redesigning infrastructure. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Theme Park Insider applauded any attempts by Disneyland to reduce ride downtime and increase rider throughput. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 In turn, the demonstration speed limits bandwidth or throughput (the ratio of data output to data input) that industrial automation demands. New Atlas, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughput

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of throughput was in 1884

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“Throughput.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughput. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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