input (B2)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /ˈɪn.pʊt/

Definition

Information or material that is put into a machine or system, or that is given to someone to be used.

Examples

• The system requires a lot of data input to function effectively.

• We need to consider all possible inputs before making a decision.

• The teacher asked for student input on the new curriculum.

How to Use input

input into (prepositional phrase)

To feed information or material into a system or process. — "We need to input the customer details into the database."

input for (prepositional phrase)

Information or material that is required for a particular purpose or process. — "The software is designed to handle a variety of input for different applications."

input from (prepositional phrase)

Information or material received from a source. — "The project manager gathered input from all team members."

Synonyms of input

Words with a similar meaning to input:

• contribution
• information
• data
• feedback

Antonyms of input

Words with the opposite meaning to input:

• output
• result

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