input

Data or signals put into a computer or process so it can produce a result.

• The program needs some input.
• Check the input data before running the calculation.
• A microphone supplies sound input to the computer.

Opposites: output

Common phrases: user input, sound input, input data

Ideas, advice, or work that someone contributes to a discussion, decision, or project.

• Thanks for your input.
• We asked the staff for input on the plan.
• Her input helped us choose a better design.

How to use it: input from someone on something (We need input from teachers on the new timetable.); input into something (Residents had input into the design of the park.)

Similar words: contribution, feedback, advice

Common phrases: provide input, valuable input, input from someone

A socket on a device where you connect a cable to receive sound, video, or other signals.

• Plug the cable into the input.
• This speaker has two audio inputs.
• Which input should I use for the microphone?

Similar words: input socket, input jack

Opposites: output

Common phrases: audio input, microphone input, input jack

To put information into a computer or other device.

• Please input your password.
• She input the figures into the computer.
• Have you input all the customer details?

How to use it: input something into something (Please input your name into the form.)

Similar words: enter, type in, key in

Common phrases: input data, input your password, input the details, input a date