pass-through
Americannoun
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a windowlike opening, as one for passing food or dishes between a kitchen and a dining area.
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a place through which one passes or is obliged to pass.
Motorists used the park as a pass-through. The new gate will be a pass-through for security clearance.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pass-through
1950–55, noun and adj. use of verb phrase pass through
Example Sentences
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The company had previously guided for like-for-like revenue less pass-through costs to decline in the mid to high-single digits in the first half, and to improve in the second.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
WPP said revenue less pass-through costs, a closely-watched metric, fell less sharply last quarter thanks to a recovery in its media-buying operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Administered-price inflation is expected to ease, as lower fuel prices reduce transport costs, ANZ added, noting that a weak rupiah and cost pass-through should keep core inflation firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Cathay’s 1H results could drive a full-year earnings upgrade, and accelerating fuel pass-through should sustain the earnings momentum in 2H, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
But there was another door on the side of the room that led to a pass-through closet, which opened to the hallway.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
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