Definitions

1. noun

the rate at which a computer or system processes data or transactions

“The new server upgrade increased the database’s throughput, resulting in faster query times.”

2. noun

the amount of something that is produced or processed in a certain period of time

“The manufacturing line’s throughput of widgets was impressive, meeting the company’s quarterly targets.”

3. noun

the amount of a substance that flows through a system, especially a blood vessel or pipe

“The doctor measured the patient’s cardiac output and calculated the heart’s throughput of oxygenated blood.”

4. verb

to pass through or process something, especially data

“The software was designed to throughput large amounts of customer data for analysis.”

5. noun

the ability of a system to handle a high volume of data or transactions

“The company’s IT department focused on improving the system’s throughput to meet the growing demand for online services.”