The input



Example: The input determines how the system responds overall

Definition


The input refers to the data or information that is entered into a system or process to be processed or used. It determines how the system responds overall by influencing its operations and outcomes based on what is received.

Etymology


The word "input" comes from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and 'put,' which means to place or set. It began to be used in the mid-20th century with the rise of computing and technology, describing data entered into machines or systems for processing.

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"The input" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 115 commonly used words.
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