To feed
Example: They feed data into the system
Definition
"To feed" means to give food or nourishment to a person, animal, or machine. It can also mean to supply or input something, such as data or information, into a system or process to support its function or operation.
Etymology
The verb "to feed" originates from Old English "fēdan," which means to give food or nourish. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? The word has evolved to also describe supplying non-food items, like data, reflecting how language adapts to technology.
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"To feed" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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