noun / verb
input
Information, effort, or material supplied to a process, or to supply it.
Your input helps the team choose the best design.
Etymology
The compound names what is put in. It extends from physical material supplied to a process to information, effort, or other contributions that the process can use.
More examples
- We input the daily sales figures into a spreadsheet.
- The factory tracks inputs such as steel, water, and electricity.
- The project requires a steady input of time and effort.
Forms
input · inputs · inputted · inputting
Similar words
- contribution
- Contribution emphasizes someone's help or share in a joint effort.
- enter
- Enter means to record information, especially in a computer system.