throughput

CEFRB2

/ˈθɹuː.pʊt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The amount processed or produced in a given time.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Synonym of etendue.

Examples

  • The factory managed a throughput of 120 units per hour.

  • This shredder features a very high throughput rate.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings
  1. The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.

  2. The rate at which data is transferred through a system.

More examples

In context
  • if the rate of heating is substantially reduced, not only is the throughput of the apparatus diminished and the cost of the process increased, but the properties of the resultant coke are detrimentally affected.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

Due to the faster conveyor belt, the total production blank rose significantly this month.

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Origin

noun

From through + put.