input Definition

input
noun

1. computing.
The data that is transferred from a disk, tape or input device into the main memory of a computer.
2. Something which is put or taken in, eg a contribution to a discussion.

Example: Your input would be valuable at the meeting
3. The money, power, materials, labour, etc required to produce something, especially the power or electrical current put into a machine.
4. An act or process of putting something in. Also as adj.

verb

1. To transfer (data) from a disk, tape or input device into the main memory of a computer. Compare output.

Thesaurus: insert, feed in, key in, store, process, code.

Derivative: inputter
noun

Etymology: 18c, meaning ‘a contribution', ie a sum of money put in; 14c as verb, meaning ‘to impose'.