input

- definition

What are red words?

90% of the time, speakers of English use just 7,500 words in speech and writing. These words appear in red, and are graded with stars. One-star words are frequent, two-star words are more frequent, and three-star words are the most frequent.

Thesaurus

The thesaurus of synonyms and related words is fully integrated into the dictionary entries. Click on the T button in an entry to review the synonyms and related words for that meaning.

noun

/ˈɪnˌpʊt/

singular	input
plural	inputs

Other entries for this word

Related dictionary definitions

1
[countable/uncountable] help in the form of ideas, advice, or information, used in a process or in making a decision
input from:
Input from visiting scientists will increase the value of our work.
input into/to:
Teachers have considerable input into the school's decision-making process.
provide input into/to something:
The surveys will provide valuable input into development planning.
Thesaurus entry for this meaning of input
2
[countable/uncountable] computing information that is put into a computer or a piece of electronic equipment using another machine such as a keyboard or microphone
The program accepts input from a variety of sources.
Thesaurus entry for this meaning of input
1. a.
  [countable] the connection on a computer or piece of electronic equipment where information enters it from another machine
  Thesaurus entry for this meaning of input
2. b.
  [countable/uncountable] in psychology, information that your brain receives from your eyes, ears, or nerves
  sensory/visual/acoustic input
  Thesaurus entry for this meaning of input
3
[uncountable] physics electrical or other energy that is put into a machine
an input socket
Thesaurus entry for this meaning of input

This is the American English definition of input. View British English definition of input.

Change your default dictionary and thesaurus to British English.

charticle

a news article that consists of a chart … and only has a small amount of text

BuzzWord Article

More BuzzWords

BuzzWord archive

Word of the Day

neutron

the part of the nucleus of an atom that has no electrical charge

Word of the Day

Open Dictionary

never event

an event that should never occur in a healthcare setting …

add a word

More submissions

view entries

Blog

A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today.

global English and language change from our blog