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input

/ˈɪnpʊt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about input at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Signal going into an electronic system.
  2. A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information.
    from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account
  3. Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.

verb

  1. Enter (data or a program) into a computer.

Origin

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

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)