input method
An 'input method' can refer to tools or processes that enable data entry in computing or ways to measure contract fulfillment in accounting.
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Definition
B2Computing
(technical)A software component that allows users to input text in languages with complex character sets by converting keystrokes into the desired characters.
Example
- The input method editor helps users type Chinese characters on an English keyboard.
C1Accounting
(technical, formal)A way to measure the fulfillment of a contract by tracking the resources or effort expended.
Example
- The input method is useful for service contracts where output is difficult to measure.