Data vs. Input — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Data and Input
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Data
Data are units of information, often numeric, that are collected through observation. In a more technical sense, data are a set of values of qualitative or quantitative variables about one or more persons or objects, while a datum (singular of data) is a single value of a single variable.Although the terms "data" and "information" are often used interchangeably, these terms have distinct meanings.
Input
What is put in, taken in, or operated on by any process or system
There is little input from other members of the team
Data input
Data
Plural of datum
Input
A place where, or a device through which, energy or information enters a system
The signal being fed through the main input
Data
Information, especially in a scientific or computational context, or with the implication that it is organized.
The raw information was processed and placed into a database so the data could be accessed more quickly.
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Input
Put (data) into a computer
Test results can be inputted by the technician in the laboratory
Data
(collectively) Recorded observations that are usually presented in a structured format.
Input
Energy, work, or power used to drive a machine.
Data
(computing) A representation of facts or ideas in a formalized manner capable of being communicated or manipulated by some process.
Input
Current, electromotive force, or power supplied to an electric circuit, network, or device.
Data
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Run out of data
Input
Information put into a communications system for transmission or into a computer system for processing.
Data
See Datum.
Input
Any of the items, including materials, equipment, and funds, required for production.
Data
A collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem; as, the historical data show that the budget deficit is only a small factor in determining interest rates.
Input
The act of putting in; infusion
A steady input of fuel.
Data
Information, most commonly in the form of a series of binary digits, stored on a physical storage medium for manipulation by a computer program. It is contrasted with the program which is a series of instructions used by the central processing unit of a computer to manipulate the data. In some conputers data and execuatble programs are stored in separate locations.
Input
An amount put in.
Data
A collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn;
Statistical data
Input
Contribution of information or a comment or viewpoint
A discussion with input from all members of the group.
Input
To enter (data or a program) into a computer.
Input
The act or process of putting in; infusion.
Input
That which is put in, as in an amount.
Input
Contribution of work or information, as an opinion or advice.
You can provide input via this form.
Input
Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.
Sound input
Input
(electronics) An input jack.
Model with A/V input
Input
(transitive) To put in; put on.
Input
(transitive) To enter data.
The user inputs his date of birth and the computer displays his age.
Input
(transitive) To accept data that is entered.
Input
Signal going into an electronic system
Input
Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
Input
Enter (data or a program) into a computer
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