ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Input

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɪnpʊt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Input is a noun meaning The act or process of putting in; infusion.

Meaning

The act or process of putting in; infusion.

More Meanings

  1. That which is put in, as in an amount.
  2. Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.
  3. Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.
  4. (electronics) An input jack.
  5. (intransitive) To put in; put on.
  6. (transitive) To enter data.
  7. (transitive) To accept data that is entered.

Example Sentences

model with A/V input
You can provide input via this form.
The user inputs his date of birth and the computer displays his age.
The program inputs a value for the integer variable num and compares it with the constant integer limit.

Word Forms

Synonyms for input

Depending on context, synonyms include stimulus, stimulant, stimulation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include stimulus, stimulation, stimulant, production, guidance, supply.

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