throughput
/ˈθɹu.pʊt/
Meanings
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Noun
The rate at which a system, machine, or process transfers or processes data or materials.
Synonyms
AΩ product , acceptance , geometric extent , light grasp , light-collecting power , light-gathering power , optical extent , throughput
Variants
List of all variants of throughput that leads to same resultthroughput , throughputs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Derived from the verb 'through-put', meaning 'to get or send something through'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'throughput' was first used in the context of computer systems in the 1960s.
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The highest recorded throughput for a single data transfer was 160 terabytes per second, achieved by Intel in 2018.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Bandwidth: Related concept, refers to the maximum data transfer rate of a network or communication channel.
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Throughput capacity: Maximum amount of data or materials that a system can process in a given time period.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Throughput is a key concept in computer science, engineering, and manufacturing industries. It is used to measure the efficiency of systems and processes and to identify bottlenecks.
How to Memorize "throughput"
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visualize
- Imagine a conveyor belt moving items through a factory. The rate at which items move through the factory is the throughput.
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associate
- Associate the word 'throughput' with the idea of data or materials moving smoothly and efficiently through a system.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Throughput = Transfer Rate Of Useful Product' to remember the definition.
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