inputting
|in-put-ting|
B1
/ˈɪnˌpʊtɪŋ/
(input)
data entry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'input' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'in' and 'put', where 'in' meant 'inside' and 'put' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'input' changed from the Old English word 'putian' and eventually became the modern English word 'input'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place something inside', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'entering data into a system'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of entering data into a computer or other electronic device.
She is inputting the data into the system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42