Qwerty: meaning, definitions and examples

The term QWERTY originated in the 1870s with the development of the Sholes and Glidden typewriter, the first commercially successful typewriter. The layout was created by Christopher Latham Sholes, a newspaper editor and printer, who designed the arrangement of keys to prevent the mechanical arms of early typewriters from jamming. The layout's name comes from the first six letters on the top left row of the keyboard. Despite its initial design challenges, QWERTY became widely adopted and remains the standard layout for English-language typewriters and keyboards today. Over the years, various alternative layouts, like Dvorak and Colemak, have been proposed for various typing efficiencies, but QWERTY continues to dominate due to its immense user base and familiarity.

With rank #42,829, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.

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