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Eingabemaske

input form, input mask

noun INE-gah-beh-mas-keh Rare
Communication Technology

Usage Note

Eingabemaske is a structured screen form that guides the user in entering data, common in database applications and web forms. It is a technical but frequently encountered term in German office and administrative software.

Examples

"Die Eingabemaske des Formulars prüft die Daten sofort auf Fehler."

Natural Translation

The input form's mask checks the data for errors immediately.

Literal Translation

The input-mask of the form checks the data immediately for errors.

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