Keyboarded: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyboarded

 

[ ˈkiːbɔːrdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

typing action

Keyboarded is the past tense of the verb 'keyboard', which means to input data into a computer or device using a keyboard. This term is often used in the context of data entry or computer programming. When someone 'keyboards', they typically type text, data, or commands into a digital system. The action can range from composing documents to entering complex code or forms.

Synonyms

entered, inputted, typed.

Examples of usage

  • I keyboarded the report last night.
  • She keyboarded her assignment during class.
  • He keyboarded quickly to meet the deadline.

Translations

Translations of the word "keyboarded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitado

🇮🇳 कीबोर्ड किया गया

🇩🇪 eingetippt

🇮🇩 diketik

🇺🇦 набір тексту

🇵🇱 wprowadzony

🇯🇵 キーボード入力された

🇫🇷 saisi au clavier

🇪🇸 tecleado

🇹🇷 klavye ile yazılmış

🇰🇷 키보드 입력된

🇸🇦 مكتوب على لوحة المفاتيح

🇨🇿 napsáno na klávesnici

🇸🇰 napísané na klávesnici

🇨🇳 键盘输入的

🇸🇮 vnešeno s tipkovnico

🇮🇸 sláið inn með lyklaborði

🇰🇿 пернетақтада енгізілген

🇬🇪 კომფორტულად დაკლიკეს

🇦🇿 klaviatura ilə yazılmış

🇲🇽 tecleado

Etymology

The word 'keyboarded' originated from the verb 'keyboard', which is a compound of 'key' and 'board'. The 'key' refers to the individual buttons found on a keyboard, which are pressed to input commands or characters. The term began to be used in the late 19th century with the advent of early typewriters, which laid the groundwork for modern computer keyboards. As technology evolved, the terminology expanded to encompass various forms of electronic input. The transition from mechanical keyboards to digital ones in personal computing brought into regular use the verb 'to keyboard'. Over time, as the internet and digital communication became ubiquitous, the need for rapid text input led to the commonplace usage of the word to describe the action of typing across various platforms. Now, it is frequently employed in both technical and non-technical contexts, reflecting the integral role of typing in contemporary communication and information processing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,112, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.