Inputting: meaning, definitions and examples

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inputting

 

[ ˈɪnpʊtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computing

The action or process of entering data into a computer or electronic device.

Synonyms

entering, keying in, typing

Examples of usage

  • Inputting information into the database.
  • The inputting of text into the word processor.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To enter or insert data into a computer or electronic device.

Synonyms

enter, insert, key in

Examples of usage

  • She was inputting the numbers into the spreadsheet.
  • Please input your username and password.

Translations

Translations of the word "inputting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inserção

🇮🇳 इनपुट करना

🇩🇪 Eingabe

🇮🇩 memasukkan

🇺🇦 введення

🇵🇱 wprowadzanie

🇯🇵 入力 (にゅうりょく)

🇫🇷 saisie

🇪🇸 introducción

🇹🇷 girdi

🇰🇷 입력 (입력)

🇸🇦 إدخال

🇨🇿 vstup

🇸🇰 vstup

🇨🇳 输入 (输入)

🇸🇮 vnos

🇮🇸 innsláttur

🇰🇿 енгізу

🇬🇪 შეყვანა

🇦🇿 daxil etmə

🇲🇽 introducción

Etymology

The term 'inputting' originated from the merging of the words 'input' and 'ting', with 'input' referring to providing data to a computer or electronic device, and 'ting' serving as a verb-forming suffix. In the context of computing, 'inputting' gained popularity as technology advanced and the need to enter information into devices became commonplace.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,111 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.