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throughput

/ˈθɹu.pʊt/

noun

Meaning

  • A conserved property of the light in an optical system which characterizes how "spread out" the light is in terms of angle and area: it is the product of its cross-sectional area (normal to the direction of propagation) and the solid angle it subtends.

Synonyms

AΩ product,
acceptance,
geometric extent,
light grasp,
light-collecting power,
light-gathering power,
optical extent,
throughput

noun

Meaning

  • The rate at which data is transferred through a system.

  • (operations) The rate of production; the rate at which something can be processed.

    "The factory managed a throughput of 120 units per hour."