input unit

AmE: /ˈɪnˌpʊt ˈjuːnɪt/

Definition

Definition of input unit - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

part of a system that receives data or signals from outside

TECH.

The input unit converts keystrokes into digital signals for the processor.
The faulty input unit caused incorrect readings on the display.
Engineers redesigned the input unit to accept both analog and digital signals.

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Expressions with input

thank you for your input

exp.

express gratitude for someone's opinion or feedback

Thank you for your input on the project.

input terminal

connection point on equipment where signals or power are received

Connect the sensor wire to the input terminal on the controller.

data input

process of entering information into a computer or digital system

Accurate data input is essential for reliable financial reports.

input field

box or space on a screen where a user types or selects data

Enter your email address in the input field on the form.

audio input

sound signal sent into an electronic device for recording or processing

Adjust the audio input to avoid distortion while recording the podcast.

input box

screen area where a user types data for a program

Enter your email address in the input box on the screen.

Expressions with unit

crack unit

elite group known for exceptional performance

The crack unit was deployed for the critical operation.

hurting unit

person in pain or distress

After the accident, he was a real hurting unit.

family unit

parents and children living together

The family unit moved to a new neighborhood.

garbage disposal unit

device under a sink grinding food waste

The garbage disposal unit broke down yesterday.

kitchen unit

piece of furniture or equipment in a kitchen

We installed a new kitchen unit last weekend.

police unit

group of police officers working together

The police unit responded quickly to the emergency call.

shower unit

complete shower setup, including cubicle and hardware

We replaced the old tub with a new shower unit last weekend.

unit manager

person responsible for running one specific part of an organization

The unit manager organized staff schedules for the entire department.

unit of measurement

standard quantity used to measure something

A meter is a unit of measurement for length.

unit price

price shown as cost per unit

The unit price on the shelf was $3 per dozen.

Terms with input unit included in their meaning

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automatic gearbox

transportation

transmission unit in a vehicle that changes gear ratios without driver input

audio component

technology

separate electronic unit in a sound system handling sound input or output

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French:unité d'entrée, ...
German:Eingabeeinheit, ...
Italian:unità di input, ...
Spanish:unidad de entrada, ...
Portuguese:unidade de entrada, ...
Chinese:输入单元, ...
Japanese:入力装置, ...
Arabic:وَحْدَةُ إِدْخَالٍ, ...
Hebrew:יְחִידַת קֶלֶט, ...
Russian:устройство ввода, ...
Ukrainian:вхідний пристрій, ...
Hindi:इनपुट इकाई, ...
Bengali:ইনপুট ইউনিট, ...
Catalan:unitat d'entrada, ...
Czech:vstupní jednotka, ...
Danish:inputenhed, ...
Dutch:invoereenheid, ...
Greek:μονάδα εισόδου, ...
Hungarian:bemeneti egység, ...
Khmer:ឯកតាបញ្ចូលទិន្នន័យ, ...
Korean:입력 장치, ...
Persian:واحد ورودی, ...
Polish:jednostka wejściowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):unidade de entrada, ...
Romanian:unitate de intrare, ...
Swedish:inmatningsenhet, ...
Thai:หน่วยรับเข้า, ...
Turkish:girdi birimi, ...
Vietnamese:bộ phận nhập liệu, ...

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