input
UK: ˈɪnpʊt | US: ˈɪnpʊt
n. data or signals entered into a system for processing
n. the act of entering data or signals
vt. to enter (data or signals) into a system
The word "input" combines the prefix in- (from Old English in, meaning "into") and the root put (from Old English putian, meaning "to place"). It emerged in the early 20th century, initially in computing contexts, to describe the act of feeding data into a system. The logic mirrors physical "placing into," later abstracted to digital or informational contexts.
The program requires user input to proceed.
She input the data manually into the spreadsheet.
Check the input device for any connection issues.
The sensor records environmental input continuously.
Incorrect input may lead to system errors.