Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

direct input

British  

noun

  1. a device, such as a keyboard, used to insert data directly into a computerized system

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

One case in point is helium, a direct input into microchip manufacturing.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

More than just the long hours of analysis and tactical discussions, there was even a direct input into new signage around the team hotel.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2024

For instance, these findings offer direct input to one of the main issues highlighted in APA's Health Advisory on Social Media by addressing tactics that can be used to combat misinformation.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 29, 2023

“Elected officials should be responsive to their constituents, which is why we are adjusting the process so Kansans can provide direct input on our state’s next license plate,” she said in a statement.

From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2023

Mozilla looked at 32 mental health apps a year ago that offered such services as direct input from therapists online, community support pages, well-being assessments and AI chat bots.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2023

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training