input

verb
[L23623]

Forms

  • simple present : input
  • simple present, singular, third person : inputs
  • simple past : inputted
  • present participle : inputting
  • past participle : inputted

Senses

  • entering data into a computer

    • type in the various input parameters at run-time. When executed in batch mode, the user first edits an ASCII file containing the input parameters

  • put data into a system, to put or set into, between, or among

    • agency shall have an accountable process to ensure meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies

input

noun
[L10149]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : input
  • plural : inputs

Senses

  • in computing: input which can be processed
  • signal or data received by the system
  • suggestions, opinions or advisements given
  • input for a general process

    • A laser with an input power of 250 kilowatts would allow for a data rate of 1000 bits per second