Throughput

/ˈθruːˌpʊt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The amount of material or items passing through a system or process.

The factory's throughput increased significantly after the new machinery was installed.

The rate at which data is processed or transmitted, typically measured in bits per second.

The network's throughput was tested to ensure it could handle the increased load.

The efficiency with which a system operates, often measured in terms of the output produced per unit of time.

Improving the throughput of our supply chain was a key goal in the latest operational review.

Derived from the words 'through' and 'put', indicating the idea of passing through or processing.

high throughput

A situation where a large amount of material or information is processed efficiently.

throughput rate

The speed at which something is processed or produced over a specific time period.

total throughput

The overall amount of material or data processed by a system.

data throughput

The amount of data transferred in a given amount of time.

output

The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

efficiency

The ability to accomplish something with the least waste of time and effort.

Quick processing or handling of tasks or items.

We're all about throughput in this team; we get things done fast!

High efficiency in operations or production.

This new setup really boosts our throughput, we're hitting record numbers!