inputs

noun

plural of input
1
as in intakes
matter that is fed into something at that point I was being subjected to so much sensory input that I had to close my eyes

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2
as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action he solicited input from several trusted sources before making the investment

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Recent Examples of inputs Cutting those chemical inputs could reduce waste while also simplifying the extraction process. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 Vox tunes in on nearly silent speech For many users, the Mouthpad will be one of multiple inputs for devices. — Greg Uyeno, IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2026 Federal Reserve officials have been weighing the various inputs to the price picture as several key officials have been pushing for interest rate hikes to get inflation back to the central bank's 2% target. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 The deal also covers Suno’s use of BMG songs to train its past models and data, and states artists and songwriters must opt in to having their music used for AI inputs and outputs. — Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 There are infinitely many different inputs to the zeta function that make the output zero. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 Port selection is solid, with multiple USB-C inputs, and connectivity features zippy Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
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  1. intakes
  2. advice
  3. gains
  4. information
  5. recommendations
Noun
  • Research shows people who eat chickpeas and hummus regularly have higher intakes of fiber, folate, potassium and iron than people who don't, and better overall diet quality scores.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Some argue for a regionalised national performance set-up with later academy intakes, which would allow for more concentrated investment in later teenage years.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of intakes
Noun
  • His counterintuitive advice includes doing nothing for ten minutes before high-stakes moments to minimize anxiety.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • My advice for other borrowers Student loan refinance companies often advertise their lowest interest rates to catch your eye, but that's only one piece of the puzzle.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of advice
Noun
  • Those small weekly gains could be the difference between winning and losing mini-leagues.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And today’s opportunity is to scale those gains thoughtfully, so these early pockets of progress deliver broader, more consistent impact along an end-to-end patient journey.
    — Jeff DiLullo, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of gains
Noun
  • The clubs use that data, as well as additional information gathered through other testing methods, to aid in the management of the training loads and performance of their athletes.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sadly, progress and trust in public health and science are now being eroded with through neglect, funding cuts, and information gaps.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of information
Noun
  • Throughout August, the USA TODAY Shopping team curates product recommendations, discounts and seasonal essentials to help shoppers save money and get ahead of common fall expenses before Labor Day sales begin.
    — Jessica Moore, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • University, grades, internships, and recommendations all reduce uncertainty.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommendations

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