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input

[in-poot]

noun

  1. something that is put in.

  2. the act or process of putting in.

  3. the power or energy supplied to a machine.

  4. the current or voltage applied to an electric or electronic circuit or device.

  5. Computers.

    1. data to be entered into a computer for processing.

    2. the process of introducing data into the internal storage of a computer.

  6. contribution of information, ideas, opinions, or the like.

    Before making a decision we need your input.

  7. the available data for solving a technical problem.

  8. Scot.,  a monetary contribution, as to charity.



adjective

  1. of or relating to data or equipment used for input.

    The goal is to reduce input costs.

verb (used with object)

inputted, input, inputting. 
  1. Computers.,  to enter (data) into a computer for processing.

  2. to contribute (ideas, information, or suggestions) to a project, discussion, etc.

input

/ ˈɪnˌpʊt /

noun

  1. the act of putting in

  2. that which is put in

  3. (often plural) a resource required for industrial production, such as capital goods, labour services, raw materials, etc

  4. electronics

    1. the signal or current fed into a component or circuit

    2. the terminals, or some other point, to which the signal is applied

  5. computing the data fed into a computer from a peripheral device

  6. (modifier) of or relating to electronic, computer, or other input

“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

verb

  1. (tr) to insert (data) into a computer

“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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of input1

First recorded in 1745–55; in- 1 + put
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Example Sentences

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Many companies have held back on hiring as they try to manage higher input costs and weakening orders.

This allowed them to measure how VISp neurons responded without these inputs.

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Last week, more than 150 community members attended a forum at the Farber Educational Campus to learn about the changes and provide input.

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The Medicare online tools don’t have a “couples” setting, so each person should go through the process by inputting their information.

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The boats had rejected their inputs and automatically idled as a fail-safe, making them “dead” in the water.

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