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input

10 definitions • 14 examples
1
something such as energy, money, or information that is put into a system, organization, or machine so that it can operate:

Examples:

input into I didn't have much input into the project (= the help I gave was small).
The power input will come largely from hydroelectricity.
2
the part that carries information to a machine, or the place where this is connected:

Examples:

The inputs for the CD-ROM are at the back of the computer.
an input device
3
to put information into a computer or other piece of electronic equipment:

Examples:

input something into something I've spent the morning inputting data into the computer.
4
information, money, or energy that is put into a system, organization, or machine so it can operate:

Examples:

[ U ] The city plans to get input from local community groups.
[ C ] This unit has three audio inputs (= places to connect other devices).
5
help, ideas, or knowledge that someone gives to a project, organization, etc.:

Examples:

input from sb/sth We had a very productive meeting with a lot of good input from the technical department.
input on sth We want input on product development from employees and potential customers.
6
a resource such as materials or labour that is involved in producing something and has a cost that affects profits:

Examples:

The majority of input costs are related to the cost of the workforce.
7
the information that you put into a computer:

Examples:

Words in the input that are not spelled correctly will be highlighted.
8
the act of putting information into a computer:

Examples:

fields used for data input
9
a part that carries information to a machine, or the place where this is connected:

Examples:

a digital video input
10
to put data into a computer:

Examples:

input data/details/information His account details had been input incorrectly.

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