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inputs

|in/puts|

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/ˈɪnˌpʊts/

(input)

data entry

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
inputinputsinputsinputtedinputtedinputtinginputs
Etymology
Etymology Information

'input' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'inputen,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'puten' meant 'to put.'

Historical Evolution

'inputen' transformed into the modern English word 'input' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to put into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'data or information entered into a system.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

data or information that is entered into a system for processing.

The software requires user inputs to function properly.

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Noun 2

the act of putting in; insertion.

The input of new ideas is crucial for innovation.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45