1.
processing capacity; processing power
The ability or capacity to handle and process tasks, data, or work. Used for both technological systems (computers, servers) and human or organizational capability.
パソコンの処理能力が高い。
The computer's processing power is high.
処理能力を超える量の仕事が来た。
An amount of work beyond our processing capacity came in.
新しいサーバーに変えて処理能力が大幅に向上した。
Processing capacity improved significantly after switching to a new server.
処理能力 combines 処理 (processing) and 能力 (ability/capacity).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 処理能力が高い/低い — high/low processing power
- 処理能力を上げる — to increase processing power
- 処理能力が足りない — insufficient processing capacity
- 処理能力を超える — to exceed processing capacity
While most commonly used in technology contexts, it also applies to organizational capacity (e.g., a factory's output capacity or a government office's ability to handle applications).