Throughput
/ˈθruːpʊt/
Definitions
The amount of material or items passing through a system or process.
/ˈθruːpʊt/
The rate at which something is processed or produced.
The factory's throughput increased after they implemented new automation.
💡 Simply: Imagine a factory that makes cookies. Throughput is how many cookies they can make in an hour. The more cookies, the higher the throughput! It's all about how quickly things get done.
👶 For kids: How much stuff can go through something in a certain time, like how many candies you can eat in a minute!
More Examples
We need to measure the network's throughput to assess its performance.
The software is designed to maximize throughput, allowing for more transactions per minute.
How It's Used
"The new assembly line increased the factory's throughput by 20%."
"The server's throughput measures the data it can process per second."
"Improving the company's throughput is a key business objective."
From 'through' and 'put', denoting the amount of material processed 'through' a system. Developed in the early 20th century, initially in industrial contexts.
Initially used in industrial contexts, focusing on the efficiency of production lines. Gradually adopted in computer science and other technical fields.
Memory tip
Think of a pipe: the more water (material) that passes through it per unit of time, the higher the throughput.
Word Origin
"Through + Put: To put something through a system, indicating the flow and processing of items."