input

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.

   You can provide input via this form.

2. 2
   noun

   Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.

   sound input

3. 3
   noun

   An input jack.

   model with A/V input

4. 4
   verb

   To put in; put on.

   "Following the removal of the Golborne Link from the current Bill and, given the direct importance of maintaining the benefits that the Golborne Link would have delivered for Scotland, the Transport Minister has sought and received confirmation from the UK Minister of State for Transport that Scottish Government Officials will input to the consideration being given to the alternative."

5. 5
   verb

   To enter data.

   The user inputs his date of birth and the computer displays his age.

6. 6
   verb

   To accept data that is entered.

   The program inputs a value for the integer variable num and compares it with the constant integer limit.

7. 7
   noun

   a component of production

8. 8
   noun

   any stimulating information or event

Etymology

From Middle English inputten, equivalent to in- + put.