WordValethroughput
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.
How to use throughput
Throughput is a technical term used in industrial, manufacturing, and computing contexts to measure how much work a system completes or produces per unit time. It emphasizes the actual performance rate of a system rather than its theoretical maximum, and is preferred over more general terms like 'output' when precision about system performance is needed.
Common phrases
- high throughput
- increase throughput
- system throughput
- network throughput
- throughput rate
- maximize throughput
Synonyms
output · productivity · yield · capacity
Word family
throughput (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse throughput with output; while related, throughput specifically refers to the rate at which items are processed or produced, whereas output can simply mean the total amount produced without regard to time.
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