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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The result is greater throughput, higher quality and more resilient manufacturing. — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 When Texas needed greater capacity for measles testing, its public health laboratory developed a high-throughput approach that other states could validate and use for measles outbreaks. — Deb Houry, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 At its investor day in June, Honeywell Aerospace spent time explaining their strategy to transform their supply chain, including better planning, factory throughput and the embrace of AI tools. — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026 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 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

Rhymes for throughput

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“Throughput.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throughput. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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