Definitions
01advice or ideas
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. ideas, advice, or opinions that you share to help with a project or decision.
n. contribution of work, information, or opinion intended to influence a decision or outcome.
日本語:意見、インプット※
“The manager asked for my input on the new office design before making a final choice.”
“The committee welcomed stakeholder input during the initial drafting phase to ensure the new policy addressed community concerns.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to advice.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02computing data
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. information or signals that are put into a computer or machine.
n. data or signals fed into a process or device for processing or storage.
“The system failed because the data input was in the wrong format.”
“The algorithm requires high-quality sensor input to calculate the trajectory with the necessary precision.”
Antonyms
03electrical connection
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical
n. the place where you plug a wire into a piece of electronic equipment.
n. a component, such as a jack or socket, where a signal or power enters an electronic device.
“Check the audio input on the back of the TV if you can't hear any sound.”
“The amplifier features multiple digital inputs, allowing users to connect several high-fidelity sources simultaneously.”
04to enter data
B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing
v. to type or put information into a computer system.
v. to enter data into a computer or electronic system for processing.
“It took the clerk all afternoon to input the customer details into the database.”
“The researchers spent weeks inputting the raw survey results into the statistical software for further analysis.”
Usage
The past tense and past participle can be either 'input' or 'inputted'.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “input” in context.
Verb
01. provide input
“We invite all team members to provide input on the new project proposal.”
verb + noun
02. require input
“The final decision will require input from the legal department.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. additional input
“We need some additional input before we can finalize the budget.”
adj + noun
04. direct input
“The manager's direct input helped resolve the technical issue quickly.”
adj + noun
05. input direct
Real-World Examples
“Like traditional weather models, it benefits from an expanded set of inputs.” “When a small business owner doesn’t know what their inputs will cost a few months from now or how customers will respond, it becomes much harder to invest, hire or plan for growth.” Etymology
From Middle English inputten, equivalent to in- + put.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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