input

noun

ˈin-ˌpu̇t How to pronounce input (audio)
Definition of inputnext
1
as in intake
matter that is fed into something at that point I was being subjected to so much sensory input that I had to close my eyes

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2
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action he solicited input from several trusted sources before making the investment

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Recent Examples of input Floor decals guide students to the space, which university leaders say was designed with student input. — Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Many have been feeling the squeeze as costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer and seed have soared thanks to refinery constraints and supply disruptions amid the Iran war. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 And of course, Stellar Blade’s biggest problem–the input latency–was still present in Dragon’s Dogma 2. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 Rodriguez got to privately speak with Tong the day of the settlement’s announcement and was told advocates and parents like her would get a chance to give input and suggestions about how to allocate the funds. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for input
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  1. intake
  2. advice
  3. information
Noun
  • By combining the two medications, EloraTZP is designed to build on the effects of tirzepatide while introducing a complementary mechanism for controlling food intake.
    — Mike McRae October 09, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Demand already exceeds the available clinical workforce, so time freed from documentation, scheduling, or intake doesn’t have to mean fewer people doing the same work.
    — Bill Miller, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • Our next section covers some of the key things to know about AI financial advice.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of advice
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  • Oeko-Tex’s existing Label Check tool allows shoppers to scan a QR code or enter a certificate number or product ID to verify a label and view the information associated with it.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Producers Guild of Korea and Italy’s CNA Cinema e Audiovisivo will set up exchange programs and share information on public funding, building on the two countries’ government-level co-production accord.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Input.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/input. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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