output

/ˈaʊtpʊt/

//ˈaʊtpʊt// noun

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"output" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“output” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #3,442 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#3,442
frequency rank, English
6
letters
8
tracked misspellings
5
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

output vs outset
67% similar
output vs outrun
67% similar
output vs outfit
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for output
PropertyValue
Headwordoutput
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈaʊtpʊt/
Letters6
Frequency rank#3,442
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs5
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “output” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). output lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for output is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈaʊtpʊt/. Corpus data places it at rank #3,442 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for output, with forms such as "otuput", "ouptut", and "outpput". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 5 confusable-pair relationships, "outset", "outrun", "outfit", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: From out + (verb) put; nominalisation of put out. The correct English form is output, spelled O-U-T-P-U-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.
  2. 2
    That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.
  3. 3
    That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.
  4. 4
    That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.
  5. 5
    That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.

Etymology

From out + (verb) put; nominalisation of put out.

This word in other languages

producción(Español)sortie(Français)Ausgabe(Deutsch)produção(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: otuput,ouptut,outpput,outptu,outputt,outtput,outupt,uotput

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of output - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

otuput2ouptut2outpput1outptu2outputt1outtput1outupt2uotput2
Edit distance from "output"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "output"?
"output" is spelled O-U-T-P-U-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈaʊtpʊt/.
What does "output" mean?
As a noun, "output" means: That which is produced by something, especially that which is produced within a particular time period or from a particular effort.
What words are commonly confused with "output"?
"output" is commonly confused with "outset", "outrun", "outfit". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "output"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "output" is /ˈaʊtpʊt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "output"?
From out + (verb) put; nominalisation of put out. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “output”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is O-U-T-P-U-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈaʊtpʊt/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “outset” - see the side-by-side comparison. output vs outset
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list