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throughput.

The rate at which data is transferred through a system.

10 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈθɹuː.pʊt/Received-Pronunciation/ˈθɹu.pʊt/Canada, General-American
  1. The rate at which data is transferred through a system.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.

    countable · uncountable
    The factory managed a throughput of 120 units per hour.
  3. Synonym of etendue.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From through + put (after input and output).

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