input device

American  

noun

1. a peripheral device, as a keyboard or stylus, used to enter data into a computer for processing.

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input device British  

noun

1. computing a peripheral device that accepts data and feeds it into a computer

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input device Scientific  

/ ĭn′pt′ /

1. A device, such as a keyboard or a mouse, that is used to enter information into a computer.

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Etymology

Origin of input device

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

They’re a bit shallower and stiffer, respectively, than the best input devices you can find at this price.

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I would not consider the Game Gear Micro to be the world’s greatest video game input device, but considering the circular D-pad is smaller than a dime, it’s remarkably usable.

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“By combining the flexibility of new inputs like hand tracking with the familiarity of everyday input devices like a keyboard and mouse, we could give people the best of both worlds.”

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Some users have reported hearing audio distortion with plugged in external audio input devices.

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And you’ll need to buy all the necessary cameras and microphones to make this system sing, as no input devices come bundled with it.

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Related Words

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