throughput

noun

through·​put ˈthrü-ˌpu̇t How to pronounce throughput (audio)
Synonyms of throughput
: 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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Better circuit throughput also means that Nighthawk can run more workloads within the same allocation, a major win for researchers. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 3 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 The key difference between the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the 8 Elite Gen 5 V series is that the latter carries fewer GPU slices and less High Performance Memory (HPM), resulting in slightly less graphics throughput. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Settlement can be measured by throughput and yield by rate, but a payment only counts if someone on the other end received value for something real. — William Jones, Ascend Agency, 27 Aug. 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 7 Sep. 2026.

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