input-output
|in-put-out-put|
B2
/ˈɪnˌpʊt-ˈaʊtˌpʊt/
data exchange
Etymology
Etymology Information
'input-output' originates from the combination of 'input' and 'output', where 'input' means 'to put in' and 'output' means 'to put out'.
Historical Evolution
'input' and 'output' were combined in the context of computing to describe the process of data handling.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'input-output' referred to basic data handling, but it has evolved to encompass complex data processing systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of inputting data into a system and receiving output from it, often used in computing contexts.
The computer's input-output operations were efficient.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/02 19:13