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noun
a peripheral device, as a keyboard or stylus, used to enter data into a computer for processing.
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Origin of input device
First recorded in 1925–30
Words nearby input device
in progress, in proportion, in propria persona, in public, input, input device, input/output, input-output analysis, inqilab, inquartation, inquest
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How to use input device in a sentence
Interactive input devices like joysticks or handheld controllers could be simple to produce with a new technique for 3D-printing mechanisms that detect how force is being applied to an object.
More than that, the ideal input device should provide a satisfying experience under your fingers.
But, even if you don’t get the full benefits, the original Viper was a very capable input device and the 8K looks no different.
Razer’s new gaming mouse pings your computer 8,000 times a second to fight lag|Stan Horaczek|January 29, 2021|Popular-ScienceHardware extrasBesides the standard mouse, touchpad, keyboard and touchscreen options, you might be surprised at just how many additional input devices are available for Windows.
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British Dictionary definitions for input device
input device
noun
computing a peripheral device that accepts data and feeds it into a computer
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Scientific definitions for input device
input device
[ Än′put′ ]
A device, such as a keyboard or a mouse, that is used to enter information into a computer.
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