input method software

noun

UK /ˈɪnpʊt ˈmɛθəd ˈsɒftweə/

US /ˈɪnpʊt ˈmɛθəd ˈsɔftwɛr/

A computer program that helps you type letters and words in a language.

She installed input method software so she could type Chinese on her laptop.

SYNONYMS

input method editor IME keyboard input tool text input program

RELATED WORDS

keyboard typing language software converter

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tool that turns keystrokes into characters for languages with many symbols.

The input method software suggested several kanji for the sound he typed.

3. A program that lets you enter text using a virtual or on-screen keyboard.

On the tablet, the input method software shows a pop-up keyboard.

4. Software that converts phonetic typing into written words in Asian languages.

He switched the input method software to pinyin mode to type Chinese.