outputcomprising

Outputcomprising is a term used in technical writing to describe an output that is made up of multiple constituent components, rather than a single value or file. It is commonly encountered in data processing, software engineering, and documentation where outputs are multi-part by design, such as data payloads, reports, or system responses.

Usage and grammar notes

Outputcomprising can function as a noun describing the output, or as an attributive modifier in which the output is described as comprising several elements. In standard prose, the phrase “an output comprising X, Y, and Z” is typical. A more common alternative is “an output that comprises X, Y, and Z.” The closed form “outputcomprising” (as a single word) is rare and usually appears in domain-specific glossaries, code identifiers, or when a user prefers a compact label in a specification.

Contexts and examples

In data pipelines, the final product may be described as an output comprising a JSON payload with fields such as id, status, and data, along with an accompanying audit log. In reporting, a document might be an output comprising executive summary, methods, and results. In APIs, responses can be described as an outputcomprising a status code, message, and data payload, depending on the style guide in use.

See also

Comprises versus consists of; composition; data product; multi-part output.

Note

While “comprise” is the standard verb, many writers prefer clearer phrasing: “the output comprises A, B, and C,” or “an output that comprises A, B, and C,” to avoid ambiguity. The single-word form remains infrequent outside specialist contexts.