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1. The power consumed by a device or circuit in performing its function. ( 188 ) 2. A power-consuming device connected to a circuit. ( 188 ) 3. To enter data or programs into storage or working registers. ( 188 ) 4. To insert data values into a database that previously contained no occurrences of data. 5. To place a magnetic tape reel on a tape drive, or to place cards into the card hopper of a card punch or reader. ( 188 )