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input

input

139 3.0
Information or advice given to help a decision
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnpʊt/
translation icon : aportación
  • We really need your input to help make it a great plan.
  • provide input
  • solicit input
  • input into decisions

Well, you didn't need any of my input to do what you do.

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Examples

  • Then, once you give us input, we'll get back to work on your account.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • I am here to update you on our progress and solicit your input.

  • So there were guys that were trying to give input to the players.

  • You have some input you wish to share with us?

  • Do you have any input?

  • Thank you so much for your input, Greg.

  • In addition, a truly effective solution requires input from all affected parties in the decision-making process.

    Academic text (1999)
  • There needs to be ample room for pupil input into the curriculum.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Stephanie Farquhar provided useful input on the section that deals with participatory research.

    Academic text (2011)
  • We really need your input to help make the best decision for the project.

Synonyms

comment
vsinput
1.0

A remark that gives an opinion or extra information

is meant to help or influence a process or decision, not merely add information
advice
vsinput
1.0

An opinion or suggestion about what someone should do

includes that but also any information or opinion used to influence decisions generally
remark
vsinput
371 1.4

A short spoken or written statement giving an opinion

is meant to help influence a process or decision rather than just offer opinion
guidance
vsinput
248 2.1

Help or advice that someone gives to decide what to do

is broader, covering any information or opinion meant to influence a process or decision

Antonyms

to output
  • Specialized
5 3.6

To make a computer send data or results

Compounds

input data
  • Specialized
1 3.3

Information that a computer or program receives to work on

input device
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A tool like a keyboard or mouse that sends information to a computer

Material or part brought from another country to make things

input signal
  • Specialized
1 3.8

An electrical change that enters a device as information to be processed

input file
  • Specialized
1 3.4

A computer file that contains data for a program to use

data input device
  • Specialized
3.1

A tool used to put information into a computer, like a keyboard or mouse

input program
  • Specialized
5.8

Software that takes data from devices or files and converts it into a form the computer can use

input routine
  • Specialized
5.3

Part of a computer program that reads data from a keyboard or file and keeps it inside

output-to-input ratio
  • Specialized
6.0

How much power a device gives out compared with the power put in

How Helpful

guidance
248 2.1
advice
1.0
input
139 3.0
suggestion
759 1.4
observation
258 2.8
comment
1.0

Surface Forms

input singular
inputs plural

Morphology

input = input (semi-transparent) = in + put

The noun is based on the verb 'input', but the specific abstract sense of advice or opinion contributing to a decision is a figurative extension rather than a fully automatic derivation.

Etymology

Input comes from in- 'into' and put 'to place'. Think of it as information you 'put into' a meeting or decision, which is why input means advice or information that helps a choice.