input-side
nounUK /ˈɪnpʊt saɪd/
US /ˈɪnpʊt saɪd/
The input side is the part of a machine or system where things go in.
Plug the microphone into the input side of the speaker.
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2. The part of an electrical circuit where current or signals enter.
Check the voltage on the input side of the transformer.
3. The side of a business process that receives materials or data.
The input side of the supply chain handles raw materials.
4. In computing, the interface where data is fed into a program or device.
The input side of the app accepts text and voice commands.