input
/ˈɪn.pʊt/(noun)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
What is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system; contribution of information or ideas.
Key Academic Collocations
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inputinputsinputted
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
contributionfeedbackdataresourceintake
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart details the rising costs of agricultural inputs, including synthetic fertilizers, seeds, and diesel fuel."
"Urban masterplans should incorporate constructive democratic input from local residents and environmental conservationists."
"The process diagram traces how sensory data inputs are synthesized by vehicular central computing units to guide autonomous steering."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Contrast 'inputs' (raw materials, capital, labor) with 'outputs' (manufactured products, yields) in Task 1 systems.