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output

Syllabification: (out·put)

Pronunciation: /ˈoutˌpo͝ot/

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Definition of output

noun

1the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry:the diverse range of Liszt’s output efficiency can lead to higher outputs
the action or process of producing something:the output of epinephrine
the power, energy, or other results supplied by a device or system:the quality of the output from the printer is very good

2 Electronics a place where power or information leaves a system.

verb (outputs, outputting; past and past participle output or outputted)

[with object]

produce, deliver, or supply (data) using a computer or other device:you can output the image directly to a video recording system

Spelling rule

If a verb ends with a single vowel plus a consonant, and the stress is at the end of the word (as in refer), double the last letter when adding -ing or -ed: (outputs, outputting, output or outputted).

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