1
: something that is put in: such as
b
: information fed into a data processing system or computer
c
: power or energy put into a machine or system for storage, conversion in kind, or conversion of characteristics usually with the intent of sizable recovery in the form of output
d
: an amount put in
increased input of fertilizer increases crop yield
e
: a stimulus that acts on and is integrated into a bodily system
sensory input
f
: a component of production (such as land, labor, or raw materials)
2
: the means by which or the point at which an input (as of energy, material, or data) is made
3
: the act or process of putting in
inputted or input; inputting
: to enter (data) into a computer or data processing system
Synonyms
Examples of input in a Sentence
Noun
I need your input on what to have for dinner.
She provided some valuable input at the start of the project.
The computer gets its input from a keyboard or mouse.
This VCR has several audio inputs.
The job will require a considerable input of money.
The data is ready for input into a computer.
Verb
She inputted the sales figures into the spreadsheet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
On screens cluttered with death traps, players must move, jump, and interact with extreme precision — often using consecutive frame-perfect tricks or inputs that must be done within the right fraction of a second.
—Jay Castello, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
More than 800 citizens offered input, according to the report.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024
Pittsburgh golfer and caddie paired up and ready for first round of The Masters 01:40
Aside from carrying the heavy bag, the caddie also provides input on which club to use, as well as swing technique, Martin said.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
More ed news:What to know about completing the FAFSA successfully by Indiana's April 15 deadline
Decatur School Board president Larry Taylor said the search committee considered community and staff input, survey results, and focused on candidates who would serve to advance the school district.
—The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
The capability to import forms like W-2s is preferable to manual input of numbers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Sports: Asking for input on how high to rank a player in a list of 100 athletes.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Schools have long permitted parents to weigh in on education, often informally; but under many of the new laws, parental input has more weight and is mandatory.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
The message asked users to input their ZIP codes, then informed them of the correct lawmaker to call.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
As the customer describes the issue, the agent inputs notes into the computer.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
The University of California Cooperative Extension operates a coyote encounter website that allows visitors to input their ZIP Code to see when the last coyote sighting was recorded.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Last week, the app delivered push notifications to users' phones and prompted them to input their ZIP code to find their House representative to urge them to oppose the bill.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Passengers input their destination via an app and can sit in the front or the backseat, but are not allowed in the driver’s seat, according to Waymo.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
In Orange County, for example, the Registrar has a tool that requires you to input your date of birth and the last four digits of your driver’s license, California ID or Social Security number.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2024
Downtown Spirits in Seattle installed Just Walk Out technology in August, with owner Marques Warren believing the technology, which prompts customers to input their credit card and personal information, would deter shoplifting.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
Noun
The lawmakers called on CARB to delay implementation of the rules and consider stakeholder input.
—Thomas Catenacci, Fox News, 14 Apr. 2024
On screens cluttered with death traps, players must move, jump, and interact with extreme precision — often using consecutive frame-perfect tricks or inputs that must be done within the right fraction of a second.
—Jay Castello, The Verge, 12 Apr. 2024
More than 800 citizens offered input, according to the report.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2024
Pittsburgh golfer and caddie paired up and ready for first round of The Masters 01:40
Aside from carrying the heavy bag, the caddie also provides input on which club to use, as well as swing technique, Martin said.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
More ed news:What to know about completing the FAFSA successfully by Indiana's April 15 deadline
Decatur School Board president Larry Taylor said the search committee considered community and staff input, survey results, and focused on candidates who would serve to advance the school district.
—The Indianapolis Star, 11 Apr. 2024
The capability to import forms like W-2s is preferable to manual input of numbers.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
Sports: Asking for input on how high to rank a player in a list of 100 athletes.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Schools have long permitted parents to weigh in on education, often informally; but under many of the new laws, parental input has more weight and is mandatory.
—Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
Verb
For those who live elsewhere in Jackson County, input your information in the Voter ID Lookup section in the election board’s website’s sidebar.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
The message asked users to input their ZIP codes, then informed them of the correct lawmaker to call.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
As the customer describes the issue, the agent inputs notes into the computer.
—Shep Hyken, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
The University of California Cooperative Extension operates a coyote encounter website that allows visitors to input their ZIP Code to see when the last coyote sighting was recorded.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Last week, the app delivered push notifications to users' phones and prompted them to input their ZIP code to find their House representative to urge them to oppose the bill.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Passengers input their destination via an app and can sit in the front or the backseat, but are not allowed in the driver’s seat, according to Waymo.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024
In Orange County, for example, the Registrar has a tool that requires you to input your date of birth and the last four digits of your driver’s license, California ID or Social Security number.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 1 Mar. 2024
Downtown Spirits in Seattle installed Just Walk Out technology in August, with owner Marques Warren believing the technology, which prompts customers to input their credit card and personal information, would deter shoplifting.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/input. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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