Word
throughput
Phoneticsthrough·put, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈθɹuˌpʊt/
UK/θɹˈuːpʊt/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the amount of work, data, or people that a system can handle in a specific amount of time. It measures how much goes through a process from start to finish.
n. the rate at which a system processes a given amount of input or produces a specific volume of output over a defined period.
Examples
“The new software significantly increases the data throughput of our network.”
“The factory manager implemented a new assembly line layout to improve the daily throughput of finished goods.”
“Optimising network throughput requires a careful balance between increasing bandwidth and reducing latency to ensure that packets move efficiently through every node in the infrastructure.”
Examples
simple
“The new software significantly increases the data throughput of our network.”
contextual
“The factory manager implemented a new assembly line layout to improve the daily throughput of finished goods.”
complex
“Optimising network throughput requires a careful balance between increasing bandwidth and reducing latency to ensure that packets move efficiently through every node in the infrastructure.”
Usage
Commonly used in technical, industrial, and computing contexts to describe efficiency.
Real-World Examples
“For the HGA Project to achieve its goals, researchers needed to develop faster, more efficient sample-preparation methods that increased analytical throughput.” “To balance artistry and throughput, chains deploy tiered systems: Reserve stores use La Marzocco Strada EP machines with automated steam profiling, while standard units rely on pre-set timers and visual temperature cues.” Etymology
From through + put.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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