CEFR C1

throughput

noun

Meaning

The amount of material or items moving through a system or process in a given period of time, especially in manufacturing, computing, or logistics.

Examples

The new software significantly increased the data throughput of the network.
To improve factory efficiency, they focused on maximizing the throughput of the production line.

Synonyms: output, capacity, yield, flow rate

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throughput (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈθruːpʊt/

Definition

The amount of material or items moving through a system or process in a given period of time, especially in manufacturing, computing, or logistics.

Examples

The new software significantly increased the data throughput of the network.
To improve factory efficiency, they focused on maximizing the throughput of the production line.
Analyzing the call center's throughput helped identify bottlenecks in customer service.

How to Use throughput

throughput of X (prepositional phrase): The rate at which X is processed or produced. — "They analyzed the throughput of the manufacturing plant."
high/low throughput (collocation): Describing the efficiency or volume of processing. — "The old server had very low throughput, causing delays."

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