input

input

(in' pu^t) n.

1. data from any source used by a program. A program's input may include data read from files, text entered by the user in text fields, other user actions, and data received from another program.

adj.

2. used as input.

v.t.

3. to use as input; read; interpret.

INPUT (SAS word)

Data step statement. Values read from input text file.

Function. Applies an informat to a text value.