Retyping: meaning, definitions and examples

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retyping

 

[ riːˈtaɪpɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

text input

Retyping refers to the act of typing something again, often to make corrections or updates. This process can involve re-entering text into a document or digital format. It is commonly done in office settings where accuracy is crucial. Retyping can also be associated with transforming handwritten notes into typed format for better readability and dissemination.

Synonyms

re-enter, rekey, type again

Examples of usage

  • I need to finish retyping this report before the deadline.
  • She spent hours retyping her essay after losing the original file.
  • Retyping the notes helped me understand the material better.

Translations

Translations of the word "retyping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repetição

🇮🇳 फिर से टाइप करना

🇩🇪 Nachtippen

🇮🇩 mengetik ulang

🇺🇦 повторне введення

🇵🇱 przebicie

🇯🇵 再入力する

🇫🇷 réécriture

🇪🇸 reescritura

🇹🇷 yeniden yazma

🇰🇷 재입력

🇸🇦 إعادة الكتابة

🇨🇿 přepisování

🇸🇰 prepisovanie

🇨🇳 重新输入

🇸🇮 ponovno tipkanje

🇮🇸 endurtöku

🇰🇿 қайта теру

🇬🇪 მეორე ჩაწერა

🇦🇿 təkrar yazma

🇲🇽 reescritura

Etymology

The term 'retyping' is derived from the verb 'type', which itself comes from the Latin word 'typus', meaning 'a blow' or 'impression', and the Greek word 'typos', meaning 'a mark, impression'. The concept of typing evolved with the invention of typewriters in the 19th century, where individuals would press keys to create text. 'Retyping' emerged as a term with the advent of digital technology, signifying the process of entering text into a computer more than once. As typing became a common skills in the workplace, particularly in offices and educational settings, the significance of retyping grew, especially when adjustments or corrections were needed to ensure the accuracy of documentation.