Basics
Completion (output)
The text a model generates in response to a prompt. Output tokens usually cost several times more than input tokens.
Most providers price output higher than input, often four to eight times. Asking for concise answers is one of the simplest ways to reduce cost.
Frequently asked questions
What does Completion (output) mean?
The text a model generates in response to a prompt. Output tokens usually cost several times more than input tokens. Most providers price output higher than input, often four to eight times. Asking for concise answers is one of the simplest ways to reduce cost.