input — data or information that is entered into a computer or system
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: data or information that is entered into a computer or system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnpʊt/
Example Sentences
- My cat stepped on the keyboard and somehow provided the correct input to solve my coding problem.
- The teacher asked for student input, but everyone was too busy checking their phones.
- The system requires manual input of all customer information.
input
NOUN[/ˈɪnpʊt/]
data or information that is entered into a computer or system
Students give input during the classroom brainstorming session.
Input flows in, output spreads throughout!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'input' was formed in the 1940s as a compound combining 'in' (into) and 'put' (to place), gaining widespread usage with the advent of the computer age. It originally referred to data or power supplied to a system, with roots in English but specialized meaning developed through technical terminology.
Breakdown
in- (into, inward) + put (to place, set). The compound literally means 'to put into,' describing the action of feeding data or energy into a device or system.
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📝Examples
“My cat stepped on the keyboard and somehow provided the correct input to solve my coding problem.”
“The teacher asked for student input, but everyone was too busy checking their phones.”
“The system requires manual input of all customer information.”
“Her input was crucial for the success of the project.”
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