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throughput
the amount of work completed in a given time
the rate at which work is completed
In more detail
1. (noun) the amount of work or number of items that a system, machine, or process can handle or produce in a given time period
2. (noun) the amount of data that can be transmitted through a network or computer system in a given time period
Examples
- 1. The factory increased its throughput by adding more workers to the production line.
- 2. The internet connection has a high throughput, allowing fast downloads.
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