Keyboarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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keyboarding

 

[ ˈkiːbɔːdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

skill in typing on a keyboard

The ability to use a keyboard efficiently and accurately, typically for typing on a computer or other electronic device. Keyboarding is an essential skill in today's digital world, especially for office work and communication.

Synonyms

data entry, keying, typing

Examples of usage

  • I improved my keyboarding speed by practicing regularly.
  • Keyboarding is a fundamental skill for students to learn in school.
Context #2 | Verb

the act of typing on a keyboard

The action of inputting text or commands by pressing keys on a keyboard. Keyboarding can refer to the process of typing documents, sending emails, or entering data into a computer system.

Synonyms

entering, keying, typing

Examples of usage

  • She spends most of her day keyboarding reports for her job.
  • Keyboarding accurately is important to avoid errors in data entry.

Translations

Translations of the word "keyboarding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitação

🇮🇳 टाइपिंग

🇩🇪 Tastenschreiben

🇮🇩 mengetik

🇺🇦 друкування

🇵🇱 pisanie na klawiaturze

🇯🇵 キーボード入力

🇫🇷 dactylographie

🇪🇸 teclear

🇹🇷 klavye kullanma

🇰🇷 키보드 입력

🇸🇦 الكتابة على لوحة المفاتيح

🇨🇿 psaní na klávesnici

🇸🇰 písanie na klávesnici

🇨🇳 键盘输入

🇸🇮 tipkanje

🇮🇸 skrifa á lyklaborð

🇰🇿 пернетақтада теру

🇬🇪 კლავიშების აკრეფა

🇦🇿 klaviatura ilə yazma

🇲🇽 teclear

Word origin

The term 'keyboarding' originated in the late 20th century with the rise of personal computers and the need for individuals to type on keyboards to interact with digital devices. As technology advanced, keyboarding became a crucial skill for everyday tasks and professional work, leading to its widespread use in education and business environments.

See also: keyboardist.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,483, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.