Input Definition
ĭnpo͝ot
inputs, inputted, inputting
noun
inputs
Something put into a system or expended in its operation to achieve output or a result, especially:
American Heritage
The act of putting in.
Webster's New World
What is put in.
Webster's New World
A terminal connection for receiving electric power or signals.
Webster's New World
Contribution of information or a comment or viewpoint.
A discussion with input from all members of the group.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- input signal
- comment
- remark
- stimulant
- stimulus
- stimulation
- figures
- facts
- information
- raw data
verb
To enter (data) into a computer.
Webster's New World
To put in; put on.
Wiktionary
adjective
Of or relating to computer input.
Webster's New World
Origin of Input
-
From Middle English inputten, equivalent to in- + put.
From Wiktionary
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