input device

in·put de·vice

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-poo t dih-vahys]
- /ˈɪnˌpʊt dɪˈvaɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-poo t dih-vahys]
- /ˈɪnˌpʊt dɪˈvaɪs/

Definitions of input device words

noun input device a peripheral device, as a keyboard or stylus, used to enter data into a computer for processing. 1
noun Definition of input device in Technology (hardware) A peripheral used to transfer data from the outside world into a computer system. Some input devices are operated directly by the user, e.g. keyboard, mouse, touch screen, joystick, digitising tablet, microphone; others are sensors or transducers which convert external signals into data, e.g. using an ananlog to digital converter (this would also be true of a microphone). Other kinds of inputs are really one half of a bidirectional link with another computer or storage device, e.g. serial line, SCSI interface. 1
countable noun input device An input device is a piece of computer equipment such as a keyboard which enables you to put information into a computer. 0
noun input device a peripheral device that accepts data and feeds it into a computer 0
noun input device (computing) Any of many hardware devices that generate and/or interface input (from a user or elsewhere) to a computer. 0

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input device popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for input device

noun input device

monitor — (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
screen — a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
display — to show or exhibit; make visible: to display a sign.
crt — cathode-ray tube
vdt — video display terminal

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