input
Noun · VerbUS[in-poot]/ˈɪnˌpʊt/2 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (4)inputs
- signal going into an electronic systemSynonyms: input signalType of signal, signaling
- a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information“from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account”“we would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software”Synonyms: remarkcommentType of statementKinds mention, platitude, shot, wisecrack, observation, gambit, courtesy, zinger, rib, conversation stopper +2 more
- any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse actionSynonyms: stimulationstimulusstimulantType of informationKinds conditioned stimulus, reinforcing stimulus, turnoff, kick, evocation, turn-on, discriminative stimulus, positive stimulus, negative stimulus
- a component of production; something that goes into the production of outputType of component, constituent
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Translations
Noun data fed into a process
Verb to enter data
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Free On-line Dictionary of Computing
ALPHA Input
<language> (Or "Input") An extension of ALGOL 60 for the M-20 computer developed by A.P. Ershov at Novosibirsk in
1961.ALPHA includes matrix operations, slices, and complex arithmetic.
["The Alpha Automatic Programming System", A.P. Ershov ed., A-P 1971].
(1995-05-10)
input
<architecture> Data transferred from the outside world into a computer system via some kind of input device.
Opposite: output.
(1997-04-28)