[in-poo
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noun, adjective, verb, -put⋅ted or -put, -put⋅ting.| 1. | something that is put in. |
| 2. | the act or process of putting in. |
| 3. | the power or energy supplied to a machine. |
| 4. | the current or voltage applied to an electric or electronic circuit or device. Compare output (def. 4). |
| 5. | Computers.
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| 6. | contribution of information, ideas, opinions, or the like: Before making a decision we need your input. |
| 7. | the available data for solving a technical problem. |
| 8. | Scot. a monetary contribution, as to charity. |
| 9. | of or pertaining to data or equipment used for input: The keyboard is my computer's main input device. |
| 10. | Computers. to enter (data) into a computer for processing. |
| 11. | to contribute (ideas, information, or suggestions) to a project, discussion, etc. |