OUTPUT

:''For the British independent record label, see Output Recordings''

Contents

Information processing

Human-computer interaction

Telecommunications

Control theory

Macro-economics

Equity theory

See also

Information processing

In information processing, 'output' is the process of transmitting information or the transmitted information itself. Essentially, output is any data exiting a computer system. This could be in the form of printed paper, audio, video. In the medical industry this might include CT scans or x-rays. Typically in computing, data is entered through various forms (input) into a computer, the data is often manipulated, and then information is presented to a human (output).

Human-computer interaction

In human-computer interaction, 'output' is information produced by the computer program and 'perceived' by the user. The kinds of output the program produces, and the kinds of input the program accepts, define the 'user interface' of the program. In this context, feedback and output are often used interchangeably. However, output tends to refer specifically to explicit output, something that is intentionally provided for the user, whereas feedback also encompasses byproducts of operation that happen to contain information (see low-key feedback).
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Telecommunications

In telecommunication, the term 'output' can refer to:
# Information retrieved from a functional unit or from a network, usually after some processing.
# An output state, or sequence of states.
# Pertaining to a device, process, or channel involved in the production of data by a computer or by any of its components.

Control theory

In control theory, the 'outputs' of a system are what can be measured. Specifically, outputs are differentiated from states

Macro-economics

In Macro-economics, 'output' is the produced goods and services in an economy. A distinction is drawn between Gross Output and Net output.

Equity theory

In equity theory, 'output' is the benefits that an employee receives, including money, perquisites, power, status, fame or variety.

See also

★ Input

★ Input/output

★ Gross Output

★ Net output