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Keypunching: meaning, definitions and examples

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keypunching

 

[ ˈkiːˌpʌnʧɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

data entry

Keypunching refers to the process of entering data into a computer or other electronic device by using a keyboard or punch card. This method was primarily used in the early days of computing when data was inputted into systems using mechanical keypunch machines. The act of keypunching can often involve programming and coding, making it an essential skill in data management. Although it has become less common with advancements in technology, the term still signifies the basic concept of entering information electronically.

Synonyms

coding, data entry, keyboard entry

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours keypunching the survey results into the system.
  • The technician is keypunching data for the inventory tracking.
  • He learned keypunching as part of his training in computer operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "keypunching" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitação

🇮🇳 कीपंचिंग

🇩🇪 Tasteneingabe

🇮🇩 pengetikan kunci

🇺🇦 клавіатурний набір

🇵🇱 wprowadzanie danych

🇯🇵 キーパンチング

🇫🇷 saisie de données

🇪🇸 tecleado

🇹🇷 tuşlama

🇰🇷 키 입력

🇸🇦 إدخال البيانات

🇨🇿 klávesové zadávání

🇸🇰 klávesnicové zadávanie

🇨🇳 键盘输入

🇸🇮 vnos podatkov

🇮🇸 lyklaskrift

🇰🇿 пернетақтаны енгізу

🇬🇪 კლავიშური შეტანა

🇦🇿 klaviatura daxil edilməsi

🇲🇽 tecleado

Word origin

The term 'keypunching' originated in the early 20th century, primarily used in conjunction with keypunch machines that were developed for data entry tasks. Keypunch machines were devices that allowed operators to create punch cards, which stored data in a physical format for processing by early computers. As technology progressed, the term evolved to describe the action of entering data manually via a keyboard, reflecting the shift from hardware-based data entry methods to the more modern keyboard-centric approaches. This transition mirrored the development of computers and software, where keypunching became synonymous with data input as we moved from physical punch cards to electronic forms. Today, while the specific term 'keypunching' may be less common due to the prevalence of more advanced data entry techniques, its roots in early computing history highlight the foundational practices in the evolution of information technology.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,811, 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.