Output 41470 225829143 2008-07-15T16:19:32Z El C 92203 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/OrgasGirl|OrgasGirl]] ([[User talk:OrgasGirl|talk]]) to last version by Bdog9121 {{for|the British independent record label|Output Recordings}} '''Output''' is the term [[denote|denoting]] either an exit or changes which exits a [[system]] and which activate/modify a [[process]]. It is an abstract concept, used in the [[model (abstract)|model]]ing, system(s) design and system(s) exploitation. ==Types of output== ===In control theory=== In [[control theory]], the outputs of a [[system]] are what can be measured. Specifically, outputs are differentiated from [[state (controls)|states]]. ===In equity theory=== In [[equity theory]], output is the benefits that an employee receives, including money, perquisites, power, status, fame or variety. ===In 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). ===In macro-economics=== In [[Macro-economics]], [[Output (economics)|output]] is the produced goods and services in an economy. A distinction is drawn between [[Gross Output]] and [[Net output]]. ===In human-computer interaction=== In [[human-computer interaction]], output is information produced by the [[computer program]] and perceived by the [[user (computing)|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]]). ===In telecommunications=== In [[telecommunication]], the term output can refer to: # [[Information]] retrieved from a [[functional unit]] or from a [[telecommunications network|network]], usually after some processing. # An output [[state (computer science)|state]], or [[sequence]] of states. # Pertaining to a device, process, or [[channel (communications)|channel]] involved in the production of [[data]] by a [[computer]] or by any of its components. ===In engineering=== In [[engineering]] the term output can refer to: # The [[Power (physics)|power]] or [[Work (physics)|work]] output of a machine. # An observable output, such as distance moved or [[velocity]], of a mechanical system. ==See also== {{Wiktionary}} * [[Input]] * [[Input/output]] * [[Gross Output]] * [[Net output]] ==References== {{unreferenced|date=July 2006}} [[Category:Cybernetics]] [[Category:Input/Output]] [[Category:Scientific modeling]] [[Category:Systems theory]] [[it:Output]] [[he:פלט]] [[ja:出力]] [[ko:출력]] [[pt:Produção]] [[th:เอาต์พุต]] [[vi:Thiết bị đầu ra]]