Definition of THROUGHPUT

throughput

Meanings

Plural: throughputs

Noun

  • output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time)
  • The rate at which data is transferred through a system.
  • The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.
  • Synonym of etendue.

Origin / Etymology

From through + put.

Synonyms

etendue

Scrabble Score: 19

throughput is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 21

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