Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throughput
noun
/ˈθruːpʊt/
Definition
The amount of material or items passing through a system or process.
Examples
- The factory’s throughput increased after the new machinery was installed.
- Network throughput can be affected by various factors, including bandwidth limitations and packet loss.
- Improving throughput is essential for enhancing the efficiency of supply chain operations.
Meaning
Throughput refers to the rate at which something is processed or the quantity of items produced or handled by a system over a specific period of time.
Synonyms
- output
- production
- performance
- yield
- capacity
