input

in·put

noun

The definition of input is something entered into a machine or other system, the act of entering data or other information, or input can also describe giving one's help, advice or thoughts.

An example of input is the text you type into your computer.
An example of input is when data is typed into the computer.
An example of input is when someone asks you about a problem and you give your advice.

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input

the act of putting in
what is put in; specif.,
1. the amount of money, material, effort, etc. put into a project or process; investment
2. electric current, voltage, or power put into a circuit, machine, etc.
3. data or programs entered or to be entered into a computer for processing
4. any offered information, as an opinion or advice
a terminal connection for receiving electric power or signals

transitive verb

-·put· or -·put·ted, -·put·ting

to enter (data) into a computer

of or relating to computer input

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input

noun

Something put into a system or expended in its operation to achieve output or a result, especially:
a. Energy, work, or power used to drive a machine.
b. Current, electromotive force, or power supplied to an electric circuit, network, or device.
c. Information put into a communications system for transmission or into a computer system for processing.
d. Any of the items, including materials, equipment, and funds, required for production.
a. The act of putting in; infusion: a steady input of fuel.
b. An amount put in.
Contribution of information or a comment or viewpoint: a discussion with input from all members of the group.

transitive verb

in·put·ted, or in·put in·put·ting, in·puts

To enter (data or a program) into a computer.

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Noun

(plural inputs)

The act or process of putting in; infusion.
That which is put in, as in an amount.
Contribution, or share in a contribution.
Something fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the outputs of that process.

Verb

(third-person singular simple present inputs, present participle inputting, simple past and past participle input or inputted)

To put in; put on.
To enter data.
The user inputs his date of birth and the computer displays his age.
To accept data that is entered.

Anagrams

Putin, put in

Origin

From Middle English inputten, equivalent to in- +‎ put.

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input - Computer Definition

(1) Data that is ready for entry into the computer.

(2) To enter data into the computer.

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