throughput
Throughput refers to the amount of material or data that passes through a system or process in a given amount of time. It is a key measure of efficiency and productivity in manufacturing, computing, and logistics.
Examples
3 of 5The restaurant managed to increase its throughput by reorganizing the kitchen layout.
The dining establishment boosted its rate of service by changing how the kitchen was set up.
The administration is looking for ways to improve the throughput of visa applications.
The government office is seeking methods to process more visa applications in less time.
We need to get more throughput on this project if we want to finish by Friday.
We need to work faster and produce more results if we want to meet the Friday deadline.
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize water flowing 'through' a pipe. The 'throughput' is how much water flows through that pipe every second.
Quick Quiz
The new fiber-optic network has a much higher _______ than the old copper wires.
Correct!
The correct answer is: throughput
Examples
The restaurant managed to increase its throughput by reorganizing the kitchen layout.
everydayThe dining establishment boosted its rate of service by changing how the kitchen was set up.
The administration is looking for ways to improve the throughput of visa applications.
formalThe government office is seeking methods to process more visa applications in less time.
We need to get more throughput on this project if we want to finish by Friday.
informalWe need to work faster and produce more results if we want to meet the Friday deadline.
The study analyzes the data throughput of various fiber-optic cables under high pressure.
academicThe research examines how much data different fiber-optic cables can transmit during intense use.
To maximize throughput, the factory has implemented a new automated assembly line.
businessTo achieve the highest possible production volume, the plant introduced a new robotic system.
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Common Collocations
Common Phrases
throughput time
the time it takes for a product to pass through the entire process
peak throughput
the maximum rate achieved during the busiest period
annual throughput
the total volume processed over the course of a year
Often Confused With
Output is the final result produced, while throughput is the rate or amount moving through the system during the process.
Input is what you put into a system; throughput is what happens as it moves through.
Usage Notes
Throughput is primarily used as a noun in technical, industrial, or computing contexts. While it sounds like a verb phrase 'to put through', it is not used as a verb in standard English.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake 'throughput' for 'output'. Remember that throughput emphasizes the 'flow' or 'rate' rather than just the final product.
Memory Tip
Visualize water flowing 'through' a pipe. The 'throughput' is how much water flows through that pipe every second.
Word Origin
A mid-20th century compound of 'through' and 'put', originally used in the context of industrial processing.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
This term is frequently used in 'Lean Manufacturing' and 'Six Sigma' methodologies, which are popular in Western corporate environments.
Quick Quiz
The new fiber-optic network has a much higher _______ than the old copper wires.
Correct!
The correct answer is: throughput
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