Meaning & use
inputted
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Entered data or information into a computer or system.
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She inputted the sales figures before generating the monthly report.
The technician inputted the wrong code, causing the system to display an error.
A note on using this word
Some style guides prefer 'input' as both the present and past tense; 'inputted' is common in everyday and technical use but considered nonstandard by some traditionalists.
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