Outputting: meaning, definitions and examples

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outputting

 

[ aʊtˈpʊtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer operations

Outputting refers to the process of producing or providing data, information, or signals from a computer or other devices. It often involves displaying results on a screen, printing, or transmitting data to other systems. This term is widely used in the context of computing, where software applications generate outputs as a response to user inputs or processing tasks.

Synonyms

producing, sending, transmitting

Examples of usage

  • The computer is outputting the results of the calculation.
  • We need to set the printer to start outputting the documents.
  • The software is successfully outputting data to the specified format.

Translations

Translations of the word "outputting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 saída

🇮🇳 निष्कर्षण

🇩🇪 Ausgabe

🇮🇩 keluaran

🇺🇦 виведення

🇵🇱 wyjście

🇯🇵 出力

🇫🇷 sortie

🇪🇸 salida

🇹🇷 çıktı

🇰🇷 출력

🇸🇦 إخراج

🇨🇿 výstup

🇸🇰 výstup

🇨🇳 输出

🇸🇮 izhod

🇮🇸 úttak

🇰🇿 шығару

🇬🇪 გამოშვება

🇦🇿 çıxış

🇲🇽 salida

Etymology

The term 'output' originates from the combination of 'out' and 'put', with 'out' suggesting a movement away from something and 'put' indicating placement or storage. The first recorded use of 'output' in this context dates back to the early 20th century, as technology began to advance and the need for electronic communication and data processing grew. 'Outputting' then emerged as a verb form, capturing the action of producing output in the realms of computing and electronics. This reflects the broader shift in language as technology influenced everyday communication, making terms like 'output' integral to discussions on computer operations, information systems, and data handling. Over the decades, 'outputting' has become a central concept in programming, data analytics, and multimedia applications, signifying how devices interact with users and other systems.