Definition

The amount of work or information that can be processed or produced in a given time period.

Example

The network's throughput increased significantly after the upgrade.

Conversation

Have you checked the throughput of our new software yet?

Not yet, but I've heard it's supposed to be much better than the last version.

Yeah, I hope it really increases our overall throughput for the project.

Me too! That would save us so much time in the long run.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Throughput → It is formed from "through" (from Old English "þurh", meaning by means of or across) and "put" (from Old English "putian", meaning to place or set). The word "throughput" refers to the amount of material or items passing through a system or process.

Memory Tip

Think of something moving 'across' ('through') a system where it is 'placed' or 'set' ('put'). This helps you remember that throughput measures how much can pass through a process.

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