throughput

noun

Definition of throughputnext
as in production

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Recent Examples of throughput Increasing factory throughput can help Raytheon maintain a steadier flow of interceptors for Navy requirements. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026 The company has opened two facilities and upgraded others to expand throughput, while investing in a visibility platform that gives customers the information needed to streamline disposition decisions. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Functional performance has always been counted in throughput, cost per transaction and cycle time, and those measures become close to meaningless once the routine work runs itself. — Charisma Glassman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 VideoCardz points out that with the WiCi's 4x4 radio configuration, its available throughput may be limited to less than 12Gbps. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throughput
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  1. production
  2. output
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  • The Type 01 is the first production car since the brand’s reinvention, and the most powerful, most aerodynamic, and most technologically advanced car Jaguar has ever built.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Paul Heaney’s company itself acts as the central commissioner, putting projects into production and then sells the rights to buyers who have already stated their interest.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of production
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  • Boeing will use the agreement to triple its current PAC-3 MSE seeker output.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The group is Africa’s largest producer, accounting for 13% of the continent’s annual cement output capacity.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of output

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“Throughput.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throughput. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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