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infeed

infeed

7.7
The flow of material or data into a machine
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnˌfiːd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : alimentación
  • A steady infeed of raw materials is essential for continuous production.

Examples

  • The software monitors the infeed of data to detect any irregularities.

  • The technician adjusted the infeed to ensure the machine operated smoothly.

  • The infeed mechanism is crucial for the machine's operation.

  • Can you adjust the infeed speed?

  • A steady infeed of raw materials is essential for continuous production.

  • The technician adjusted the infeed to ensure the machine operated smoothly.

  • The software monitors the infeed of data to detect any irregularities.

Synonyms

feeding
vsinfeed
  • Specialized
16 3.5

Sending data regularly to a computer or program so it has new information

supplies material or data without implying continuous or large volume
ingestion
vsinfeed
  • Specialized
5.7

Bringing data from outside into a computer system for processing

supplies data or material rather than focusing on external import

Antonyms

to discharge
12 4.4

Take people or things out of a vehicle by unloading

to outfeed
  • Specialized
7.7

To move material out of a machine after processing

How Fast

flood
75 2.4
infeed
  • Specialized
7.7
flow
307 2.3

Surface Forms

infeed singular
infeeds plural

Morphology

infeed = infeed (transparent) = in + feed

This noun is a straightforward zero-derived action noun from the verb 'infeed'.

Etymology

Infeed comes from the parts in- 'into' and feed 'to give or supply'. So, it means the action of supplying material or data into a machine or system.