INPUT

input

(noun) a component of production; something that goes into the production of output

stimulation, stimulus, stimulant, input

(noun) any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

remark, comment, input

(noun) a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; “from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account”; “we would appreciate input from our users on how we can improve our software”

input

(verb) enter (data or a program) into a computer

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

input (countable and uncountable, plural inputs)

The act or process of putting in; infusion.

That which is put in, as in an amount.

Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.

Something fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.

Verb

input (third-person singular simple present inputs, present participle inputting, simple past and past participle inputted or input)

(transitive) To put in; put on.

(transitive) To enter data.

(transitive) To accept data that is entered.