input
word
/ˈɪnˌpʊt/
IN-puut
/ˈɪnpʊt/
IN-puut
Definition
Information, ideas, or data that you put into a system, computer, or discussion. Can refer to both physical data entered (like typing) and opinions given.
Usage & Nuances
In technology, 'input' is common for computers and devices; in meetings, it refers to ideas or feedback ('thank you for your input'). It's countable when discussing types of data or contributions. Not used as a verb ('input' as a verb exists but is rare and technical).
Spanish: entrada - aportación (opinión, idea)Portuguese (BR): entrada - opinião (contribuição)Portuguese (PT): entrada - contribuição (opinião, ideia)Chinese (Simplified): 输入 - 意见(建议)Chinese (Traditional): 輸入 - 意見(建議)Hindi: इनपुट - सुझाव (राय)Arabic: إدخال - مدخلات (رأي أو فكرة)Bengali: ইনপুট - তথ্য - মতামতRussian: ввод - вклад (мнение)Japanese: 入力 - 意見Vietnamese: dữ liệu đầu vào - ý kiến đóng gópKorean: 입력 - 의견Turkish: girdi - katkıUrdu: ان پٹ - مشورہIndonesian: masukan - input
Example Sentences
Please type your input here.
basic
We need your input on this project.
basic
The computer receives input from the keyboard.
basic
Thanks for your input—it really helped us decide.
natural
Everyone's input is valuable in our meetings.
natural
You can't get good results without the right input.
natural