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Noun: input  'in`pût
  1. Signal going into an electronic system
    - input signal
     
  2. A statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
    "from time to time she contributed a personal input on his account"
    - remark, comment
     
  3. Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
    - stimulation, stimulus, stimulant
     
  4. A component of production; something that goes into the production of output
Verb: input (input,inputting, also inputted)  'in`pût
  1. Enter (data or a program) into a computer

Derived forms: inputted, input, inputting, inputs

Type of: component, constituent, element, enter, infix, information, insert, introduce, sign, signal, signaling [US], signalling, statement

Encyclopedia: Input