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
- That which is put in, as in an amount.
- Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.
- Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.
- (electronics) An input jack.
- (intransitive) To put in; put on.
- (transitive) To enter data.
- (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
- inputs
- inputting
- inputted
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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