direct input

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

“The larger world, if it doesn’t directly impact the day-to-day,” she told me, “becomes chaff that you kind of block out because you’re so focused on trying to survive this crucible that you’re in.”

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Co-corresponding author Director Kyungjae Myung remarked, "This study demonstrates that controlling the stability of DNA repair proteins can directly impact cancer cell survival. It also highlights a new therapeutic direction for overcoming drug resistance."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Inflation expectations for the two-to-three year horizon have already started to rise, which will be on the RBA’s radar given that inflation forecasts of this nature directly impact wage negotiations, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

While some of the rise in exports in September reflects gold exports that don’t directly impact GDP, the higher overall gain in net exports is expected to provide a substantial boost to third-quarter economic growth.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

"It is the butterfly impact of decisions taken beyond our influence by other footballing bodies that directly impact on domestic leagues," said Masters.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025