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input method

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A set of mnemonics for inputting a foreign script or exotic symbols not found on a physical keyboard.

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Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

By extension, a program that facilitates input using these mnemonics.

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Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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Across languages

Translations

13 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Korean: 입력 방법 (imnyeok bangbeop) — set of mnemonics for inputting a foreign script
  • Vietnamese: kiểu gõ — set of mnemonics for inputting a foreign script
  • Vietnamese: phương thức nhập — set of mnemonics for inputting a foreign script
  • Chinese Cantonese: 輸入法 /输入法 (syu1 jap6 faat3) — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Chinese Mandarin: 輸入法 /输入法 (shūrùfǎ) — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Finnish: syöttötapa — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • French: méthode de saisie — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Japanese: 輸入法 (yunyūhō) — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Korean: 입력기 (imnyeokgi) — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Spanish: método de entrada — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Vietnamese: bộ gõ — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Vietnamese: thâu nhập pháp — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts
  • Vietnamese: trình chỉnh sửa phương thức nhập — program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts