inputbuffer
nounUK /ˈɪnpʊt ˈbʌfə/
US /ˈɪnpʊt ˈbʌfər/
A place where a computer keeps information for a little while before using it.
The program reads your typing from the input buffer.
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2. A temporary storage area in memory that holds data coming from an input device until it can be processed.
Keystrokes are stored in the input buffer until the application is ready.
3. A region in a program that collects incoming data before it is read by the main routine.
The parser pulls characters one by one from the input buffer.
4. A hardware or software component that smooths the flow of incoming signals or data.
The audio input buffer prevents dropouts during recording.