Meaning & use
input
Information, energy, or resources that are put into a system, process, or discussion.
See it in a sentence
The manager welcomed input from every team member before finalizing the new schedule.
The computer converts electrical input into a digital signal for processing.
A note on using this word
As a verb, the past tense is inputted or input; 'inputed' is a common misspelling to avoid.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
output
Another way to use it
2. verb
To enter data or information into a computer or system.
She inputted the sales figures into the spreadsheet before the morning meeting.
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