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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The rate at which data is transferred through a system. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time) wordnet
3. 3
   The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed. countable, uncountable

   "The factory managed a throughput of 120 units per hour."

4. 4
   Synonym of etendue. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

capacitycapacitycropetenduegainharvest

Example

More examples

"This shredder features a very high throughput rate."

Etymology

From through + put.

Related phrases

aggregate throughputasymptotic throughputmaximum throughputsystem throughput

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