input
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The manager asked for my input on the new office design before making a final choice.”
In context“The committee welcomed stakeholder input during the initial drafting phase to ensure the new policy addressed community concerns.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to advice.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“The system failed because the data input was in the wrong format.”
In context“The algorithm requires high-quality sensor input to calculate the trajectory with the necessary precision.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
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.
Simple“Check the audio input on the back of the TV if you can't hear any sound.”
In context“The amplifier features multiple digital inputs, allowing users to connect several high-fidelity sources simultaneously.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to type or put information into a computer system.
v.to enter data into a computer or electronic system for processing.
Simple“It took the clerk all afternoon to input the customer details into the database.”
In context“The researchers spent weeks inputting the raw survey results into the statistical software for further analysis.”
UsageThe past tense and past participle can be either 'input' or 'inputted'.
Usage additional input · direct input · input direct
“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.”
From Middle English inputten, equivalent to in- + put.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.