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To put information or instructions into a system, especially when done manually.
To put information or instructions into a system, especially when done manually.


For example, to input offline voice or written instructions into processing system.
For example, to input offline voice or written instructions into a processing system.





Revision as of 13:51, 11 August 2021

1. Physical production.

In physical production processes, inputs generally include labour, materials, and manufactured commodities or components.


2. Other production processes.

Similar parts of other production processes, especially people's or organisations' time and expertise.

For example, a technical expert group is a group established for the purpose of providing specialist technical input to a process, such as an arbitration or dispute resolution panel of the World Trade Oganization to assist with questions requiring detailed consideration by experts.


3. Analysis - modelling - valuation - measurement.

Data used for analysis, modelling, valuation or measurement.


4. Systems - technology - verb.

To put information or instructions into a system, especially when done manually.

For example, to input offline voice or written instructions into a processing system.


5. Indirect tax - value added tax (VAT).

Input tax relates to the goods and services bought by a VAT-registered business.

Contrasted with Output tax.


See also