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user input
/ˈjuːzər ˈɪn.pʊt/
data or commands provided by a person to a system
The program processes user input to generate reports.
The program takes what the user types or selects and uses it to create reports.
Technology
technical
Data or instructions entered by a person into a computer or software application.
The app validates user input before submitting it to the server.
The app checks the data entered by the user to ensure it is correct before sending it to the server.
Voice assistants rely on natural language processing of user input.
Voice assistants use technology to understand and interpret spoken commands from users.
In computing, user input is typically contrasted with system-generated data or automated processes.
Collocations
validate user inputcheck that the data entered is correctprocess user inputhandle or analyze the data entered by the user
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Pro Tip
Input vs. Output
User input is what the user provides; output is what the system returns.
Gold Rule
Security Best Practice
Always validate and sanitize user input to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Word Origin
Combination of 'user' (person using a system) and 'input' (data or instructions fed into a system).
Usage Notes
Common in software development, human-computer interaction, and user experience design.
Word Breakdown
user
a person interacting with a system
rootinput
data or instructions fed into a system
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