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

That was 20% ahead of consensus expectations on stronger throughput and grade.

From The Wall Street Journal

While it generally connects quickly, NordVPN doesn’t outperform its competitors in terms of raw throughput or latency.

From Salon

This technology improves outcomes and increases hospital throughput, allowing doctors to do more procedures.

From Barron's

Where the slop bowl is optimized for throughput, the hippie bowl is the product of belief.

From Salon

“If we double our throughput, there’s no question we’re going to need a bigger workforce to handle that,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times