input

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /'ɪnpʊt/

• Audio (UK)

  (file)

• Hyphenation: in‧put

Noun

Singular input

Plural inputs

1. (countable & uncountable) The input is the information that is put into something.
   • Antonym: output

   Everyone who is affected should have a chance to provide input.

   You can put a mask over your eyes and plugs in your ears, but it's impossible to block out all sensory input.

   The input to the amplifier should be digital.

   Teachers should welcome input from their students.

   It is important to avoid errors during data input.

Verb

Plain form input

Third-person singular inputs

Past tense inputted

Past participle inputted

Present participle inputting

Plain form input

Third person singular inputs

Simple past input

Past participle input

Present participle inputting

1. (transitive) If you input something (often into a computer) you put it in.
   • Synonym: enter
   • Antonym: output

   If the text has been correctly input to the computer, there should be no problems.

2. The past tense and past participle of input.