Keystroke: meaning, definitions and examples
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keystroke
[ ˈkiːstroʊk ]
computer activity
A keystroke is the act of pressing a key on a computer keyboard. It registers an input command or a character in a document or software application. The term can also refer to the sound made when a key is pressed.
Synonyms
character input, key press, keystroke input.
Examples of usage
- The password requires three keystrokes.
- Typing speeds are measured in keystrokes per minute.
- She typed a keystroke too many and deleted the file.
Translations
Translations of the word "keystroke" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pressionamento de tecla
🇮🇳 कीस्ट्रोक
🇩🇪 Tastendruck
🇮🇩 tekanan tombol
🇺🇦 натискання клавіші
🇵🇱 naciśnięcie klawisza
🇯🇵 キーストローク
🇫🇷 frappe de touche
🇪🇸 pulsación de tecla
🇹🇷 tuş vuruşu
🇰🇷 키 입력
🇸🇦 ضغط مفتاح
🇨🇿 stisk klávesy
🇸🇰 stlačenie klávesy
🇨🇳 按键
🇸🇮 pritisk tipke
🇮🇸 tangarpinna
🇰🇿 перне басу
🇬🇪 გასაღების დაჭერა
🇦🇿 açar basma
🇲🇽 pulsación de tecla
Etymology
The term 'keystroke' emerged in the mid-20th century as computer technology began to revolutionize how people interacted with machines. The word itself is a combination of 'key,' referring to the individual buttons on a keyboard, and 'stroke,' which implies a single action or movement. As keyboards and computing devices became more commonplace, this term found its place in the lexicon of computer science and technology. The rising usage of personal computers, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, solidified the relevance of 'keystroke' in everyday language, often used in discussions about typing speed, input methods, and keyboard-related settings. Today, 'keystroke' is commonly associated not only with typing but also with keylogging in cybersecurity contexts, where tracking keystrokes can reveal sensitive information.