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Definition input in British English

input noun

noun
/ˈɪnpʊt/
1

help in the form of ideas, advice, or information, used in a process or in making a decision

Example

Input from visiting scientists will increase the value of our work.

Example

Teachers have considerable input into the school's decision-making process.

Example

The surveys will provide valuable input into development planning.

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2

information that is put into a computer or a piece of electronic equipment using another machine such as a keyboard or microphone

Example

The program accepts input from a variety of sources.

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2.1

the connection on a computer or piece of electronic equipment where information enters it from another machine

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2.2

information that your brain receives from your eyes, ears, or nerves

Example

sensory/visual/acoustic input

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2.3

spoken or written language that a learner is exposed to

Example

According to Krashen (1985), comprehensible input must be provided to learners in order for them to improve foreign language proficiency.

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3

electrical or other energy that is put into a machine

Example

an input socket

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Definition input in British English