throughput

American  

[throo-poot] / ˈθruˌpʊt /

Or thruput

noun

1. the quantity or amount of raw material processed within a given time, especially the work done by an electronic computer in a given period of time.

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throughput British  

/ ˈθruːˌpʊt /

noun

1. the quantity of raw material or information processed or communicated in a given period, esp by a computer

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Etymology

Origin of throughput

1920–25; from phrase put through, modeled on output

Example Sentences

“Because of the speed, because of the throughput capabilities, we’re starting to see these economies where these are very good investments,” Keller said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Canada currently exports about 3.3 million barrels a day of crude to the U.S., and Canadian oil accounts for roughly a quarter of U.S. refinery throughput.

From Barron's

“Think of it as the next layer of industrialization. AI increases throughput without requiring more skilled labor,” says Christin, the Carnegie Mellon professor.

From The Wall Street Journal

The external relay station provides power and data communication through a custom ultrawideband radio link that reaches 100 Mbps, a throughput at least 100 times higher than any other wireless BCI currently available.

From Science Daily

Air traffic throughput fell 1.8% year over year in the first 20 days of November, raising concerns for December’s outlook.

From Barron's