input/output
ˈɪnpʊt/ˈaʊtpʊt
Definition

Definition of input/output - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computersTECH.movement of data between a computer and other devicesTECH.
  • Input/output is essential for computer communication.
  • The server's input/output slowed under heavy traffic.
  • The router logged all input/output activity overnight.
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Expressions with input/output

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manages data exchange between computer and peripherals
The input/output processor handles data from the keyboard.
data transfer system with regular timing intervals
The device uses isosynchronous serial input/output for video streaming.

Origin of input/output

English, input (put in) + output (put out)

Terms with input/output included in their meaning

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BIOSabbr.
abr: Basic Input/Output System
software that helps computers start and manage hardware
ASIOabbr.
abr: Audio Stream Input/Output
technology for fast audio data transfer in computers
DINOabbr.
abr: Distributed Input/Output
system that manages input and output across computers
I/Oabbr.
abr: input/output
process of sending data into and out of a computer
IOPabbr.
abr: Input/Output Processor
computer part that manages data going in and out
embedded systems
processor with memory and input/output on one chip
PIOabbr.
abr: Programmed Input/Output
method for transferring data between computer and device
computer terminal
device for direct computer data input/output

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  1. French:entrée/sortie, ...
  2. German:Eingabe/Ausgabe, ...
  3. Italian:input/output, ...
  4. Spanish:entrada/salida, ...
  5. Portuguese:entrada/saída, ...
  6. Chinese:输入/输出, ...
  7. Japanese:入出力, ...
  8. Arabic:إِدْخال/إِخْراج, ...
  9. Hebrew:קֶלֶט/פֶּלֶט, ...
  10. Russian:ввод/вывод, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вхід/вихід, ...
  12. Hindi:इनपुट/आउटपुट, ...
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