input
something that is put in.
the act or process of putting in.
the power or energy supplied to a machine.
the current or voltage applied to an electric or electronic circuit or device.: Compare output (def. 4).
Computers.
data to be entered into a computer for processing.
the process of introducing data into the internal storage of a computer.
contribution of information, ideas, opinions, or the like: Before making a decision we need your input.
the available data for solving a technical problem.
Scot. a monetary contribution, as to charity.
of or relating to data or equipment used for input: The goal is to reduce input costs.
Computers. to enter (data) into a computer for processing.
to contribute (ideas, information, or suggestions) to a project, discussion, etc.
Origin of input
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How to use input in a sentence
It takes a little practice to get a feel for how much response results from input into that steering knob.
Backing up a trailer is really hard, but this $100,000 SUV offers a new solution | Dan Carney | November 19, 2020 | Popular-ScienceThe plane also now compares input from two external sensors rather than one.
FAA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max after crashes in 2018 and 2019 grounded the jet | Michael Laris, Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan | November 19, 2020 | Washington PostIt’s not about local input in decision-making on public lands, either.
The result of a violent input of energy, shock waves are marked by an abrupt increase in temperature, density and pressure.
Giant lasers help re-create supernovas’ explosive, mysterious physics | Emily Conover | November 12, 2020 | Science NewsThe current Council members, Fairman said, are best equipped to make decisions on the franchise fee because they’ve heard all the public input while learning about it for over a year.
What a Delayed Energy Contract Means for San Diego | MacKenzie Elmer | November 11, 2020 | Voice of San Diego
British Dictionary definitions for input
/ (ˈɪnˌpʊt) /
the act of putting in
that which is put in
(often plural) a resource required for industrial production, such as capital goods, labour services, raw materials, etc
electronics
the signal or current fed into a component or circuit
the terminals, or some other point, to which the signal is applied
computing the data fed into a computer from a peripheral device
(modifier) of or relating to electronic, computer, or other input
(tr) to insert (data) into a computer
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