output  /ˈaʊt ˌpʊt/ ? Meaning of "output"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) final product; the things produced
  2. (n) production of a certain amount
  3. (n) signal that comes out of an electronic system
  4. (n) the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time)
  5. (n) what is produced in a given time period
  6. (v) to create or manufacture a specific amount

Usage(s):

  1. The vast majority of the plant's tritium output ; was purified and stored for use in nuclear warheads.
  2. Signaling that manufacturers are leading the economy into a recovery, output from the nation's factories, mines and utilities posted widespread gains in August.
  3. Threats to Nigeria's output are not new, but they've never before coincided with such high prices.

Quotes

  1. The decline apparently had more to do with weather than increased demand: "The sizable US crude draw in the reporting week was driven by output declines in the US Gulf due to platform evacuations ahead of Hurricane Alex," said JP Morgan analysts.
    on Jul 9, 2010 By: JP Morgan Source: The Associated Press

  2. As a result, "output growth in Australia over the year ahead is likely to be about trend, even though the effects of earlier expansionary policy measures will be diminishing", according to the statement.
    on Jul 5, 2010 By: Glenn Stevens Source: The Age

  3. "The security situation in Basra is still unstable ...... but this has not reflected negatively works at oil output and export installations," al-Shahristani told the US-funded Radio Sawa.
    on Mar 27, 2008 By: Hussain al-Shahristani Source: Fort Worth Star Telegram

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