Definition

Noun: A set of coded instructions within a computer program that is responsible for transferring data from an external source (such as a keyboard, disk drive, or network) into the computer's internal memory or storage for processing.

Usage

This term is used in the context of computer programming and system operations. It specifically refers to the program component that handles the reading and importing of external data.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The programmer debugged the input routine that reads data from the sensor.
  • A well-designed input routine includes validation to check for errors in the incoming data.

Advanced Usage

• "to call the input routine": to execute or initiate the specific set of instructions for data acquisition.
  • The main program will call the input routine when it needs fresh data from the user.

Variants and Related Words

• Input/Output Routine (I/O Routine): A more general routine that handles both the transfer of data into the system (input) and out of the system (output).
• Read Routine: A routine specifically for reading data from a storage device, which can be considered a type of input routine.

Synonyms

• Data acquisition routine
• Read procedure

Related Phrases

• "to handle input": to manage or process incoming data, which is the primary function of an input routine.
  • This module is designed to handle input from multiple file formats.

Noun

1. a routine that writes from an external source to an internal store