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Definition of throughput

throughput

/ˈθruː.pʊt/
through · put
Plural:throughputs
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• noun

1

The rate at which data is successfully processed or transferred from one point to another in a computer system or network in a given amount of time.

Example

"Network engineers monitored the server's throughput during peak evening hours to prevent bottlenecks."

2

The amount of material, items, or work passing through a system, manufacturing process, or organization within a given period.

Example

"Upgrading the assembly line machinery significantly increased the factory's daily throughput."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In computing and networking, 'throughput' refers to the actual rate of data successfully transferred over a period of time, whereas 'bandwidth' refers to the theoretical maximum capacity of the channel.

• Nearby Words

throttle
through
throughout
throughput
throughway
throw
throwable

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining 'through' and 'put', patterned after the earlier economic terms 'input' and 'output'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Throughput. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/throughput
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