input (n.)

  1. signal going into an electronic system

    [ Syn: input signal ]

  2. a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information; from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account

    [ Syn: remark , comment ]

  3. any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

    [ Syn: stimulation , stimulus , stimulant ]

  4. a component of production; something that goes into the production of output

    input (v.)

  1. enter (data or a program) into a computer

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