Input Device (Noun)
Meaning
A device that can be used to insert data into a computer or other computational device.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The keyboard is a common input device used to type commands and data into a computer.
- A mouse is a pointing input device that allows users to interact with graphical user interfaces.
- The scanner is an input device that converts printed or handwritten text into digital data.
- The microphone is an input device that captures audio signals and converts them into digital data.
- A joystick is an input device used to control games and other interactive applications on a computer.