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output
The word centers on the concept of 'result' or 'yield', focusing specifically on what emerges from a system after processing has occurred. It implies a directional flow: input goes in, and output comes out. In industrial contexts, it carries a neutral, quantitative tone, often linked to efficiency and productivity. It is less about the quality of the craft and more about the volume of the production. In technical and computing contexts, it refers to the final state of data. While 'result' is general, "output" specifically suggests the physical or digital manifestation of a calculation or process (e.g., a printout, a screen display, or a file). As a verb, it is highly specialized and primarily used in technical documentation or programming contexts. In casual conversation, people are more likely to say 'produces' or 'generates'.
Uncountable when referring to the total volume of production ('The factory's output has doubled'). Countable when referring to a specific piece of data or a physical signal produced by a device ('the video output from the laptop').
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Meanings
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
"The factory has increased its daily output to meet the holiday demand."
Data sent from a computer or electronic device to another device or user.
"The system's video output is compatible with 4K monitors."
To produce or generate data, information, or products from a process.
"The program outputs the results as a CSV file."