Throughput vs. Capacity

Throughputnoun

(networking) The rate at which data is transferred through a system.

Throughputnoun

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

Throughputnoun

(optics) lang=en.

Throughputnoun

output relative to input; the amount passing through a system from input to output (especially of a computer program over a period of time)

Throughput

In general terms, throughput is the rate of production or the rate at which something is processed. When used in the context of communication networks, such as Ethernet or packet radio, throughput or network throughput is the rate of successful message delivery over a communication channel.

Capacitynoun

The ability to hold, receive or absorb

Capacitynoun

A measure of such ability; volume

Capacitynoun

The maximum amount that can be held

Capacitynoun

Capability; the ability to perform some task

Capacitynoun

The maximum that can be produced.

Capacitynoun

Mental ability; the power to learn

Capacitynoun

A faculty; the potential for growth and development

Capacitynoun

A role; the position in which one functions

Capacitynoun

Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)

Capacitynoun

Electrical capacitance.

Capacitynoun

(operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.

Capacityadjective

Filling the allotted space.

Capacitynoun

The power of receiving or containing; extent of room or space; passive power; - used in reference to physical things.

Capacitynoun

The power of receiving and holding ideas, knowledge, etc.; the comprehensiveness of the mind; the receptive faculty; capability of understanding or feeling.

Capacitynoun

Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or talent; possibility of being or of doing.

Capacitynoun

Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter.

Capacitynoun

Legal or moral qualification, as of age, residence, character, etc., necessary for certain purposes, as for holding office, for marrying, for making contracts, wills, etc.; legal power or right; competency.

Capacitynoun

ability to perform or produce

Capacitynoun

the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;

Capacitynoun

the amount that can be contained;

Capacitynoun

the maximum production possible;

Capacitynoun

a specified function;

Capacitynoun

(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive;

Capacitynoun

an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored

Capacitynoun

the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior

Capacitynoun

tolerance for alcohol;