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output

|out/put|

B1

/ˈaʊtpʊt/

produce or deliver

Etymology
Etymology Information

'output' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'outputen,' where 'out-' meant 'outward' and 'puten' meant 'to put.'

Historical Evolution

'outputen' transformed into the modern English word 'output' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to put out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'produce or deliver data.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.

The factory's output has increased this year.

Synonyms

productionyield

Antonyms

input

Verb 1

to produce or deliver data from a computer or other device.

The program outputs the results in a text file.

Synonyms

emitproduce

Antonyms

input

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Idioms

output device

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40