input

Something put into a system or expended in its operation to achieve output or a result, especially.

Energy, work, or power used to drive a machine.

Current, electromotive force, or power supplied to an electric circuit, network, or device.

Information put into a communications system for transmission or into a computer system for processing.

Any of the items, including materials, equipment, and funds, required for production.

The act of putting in; infusion.

An amount put in.

Contribution of information or a comment or viewpoint.

To enter (data or a program) into a computer.