Word
output
Phoneticsout·put, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈaʊtˌpʊt/
UK/ˈaʊtpʊt/
Definitions
01production amount
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Economics Academic
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.
“The factory increased its weekly output by installing new robotic arms.”
“Economists noted that industrial output remained stagnant despite the government's efforts to subsidise energy costs for manufacturers.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to a general rate of production.
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02computer data
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Computing Technical
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.
“The computer output showed an error message because the file was missing.”
“The software allows users to redirect the standard output to a text file for further analysis of the system logs.”
Usage
Can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific sets of data.
Antonyms
03to produce data
C1 · Advanced Computing Technical
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.
“The program will output the final results as a PDF document.”
“The script is designed to output real-time sensor data directly to the dashboard for the engineering team to monitor.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object representing the data being produced.
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “output” in context.
Verb
01. generate output
“The new software is designed to generate output in several different file formats.”
verb + noun
02. produce output
“The factory was able to produce output at a much higher rate after the upgrades.”
verb + noun
03. output produce
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
From out + (verb) put; nominalisation of put out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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