output
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the amount of something that a person, machine, or factory produces.
n.the total quantity of goods or services produced by a worker, machine, or organisation within a specific timeframe.
Simple“The factory increased its weekly output by installing new robotic arms.”
In context“Economists noted that industrial output remained stagnant despite the government's efforts to subsidise energy costs for manufacturers.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to a general rate of production.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the information or results that a computer sends out to a screen or printer.
n.the data produced by a computer system or program, typically directed to a peripheral device or another software component.
Simple“The computer output showed an error message because the file was missing.”
In context“The software allows users to redirect the standard output to a text file for further analysis of the system logs.”
UsageCan be used as a countable noun when referring to specific sets of data.
- 03 C1 Advanced
v.to show or send out information from a computer.
v.to generate or transmit data from a computational process to an external device or interface.
Simple“The program will output the final results as a PDF document.”
In context“The script is designed to output real-time sensor data directly to the dashboard for the engineering team to monitor.”
UsageThe verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the data being produced.
Usage generate output · output produce · produce output
“A nifty player with an eye for goal, Peskett will prove useful to Brighton’s attacking output.”
“Venezuelan officials at the same event said the country hopes to increase its output further.”
From out + (verb) put; nominalisation of put out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.