Throughput

usgb/ˈθruːpʊt/
noun

The amount of material or items that can be processed or transmitted in a given time period.

The server's throughput increased after upgrading the hardware.
Visual representation of "throughput" - The amount of material or items that can be processed or transmitted in a given time period.

Often appears as...

  • high throughput
  • data throughput

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System Performance

In technical contexts, throughput often refers to efficiency. Understanding this aspect can help in assessing system capabilities.

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A well-designed network can significantly improve throughput.
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Production Efficiency

In manufacturing, throughput measures output. This is useful for identifying bottlenecks in production.

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The factory optimized its operations to increase throughput.
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Data Transfer

In computing, throughput is about the rate of data transfer. This context is crucial for network performance discussions.

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Data throughput is vital for streaming applications.
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