Typing: meaning, definitions and examples

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typing

 

[ ˈtaɪpɪŋ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

computer

The act or process of writing or typing on a keyboard.

Synonyms

entering, inputting, keying

Examples of usage

  • I prefer typing on a physical keyboard rather than a touchscreen one.
  • Her typing speed is impressive.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The skill or action of writing something by pressing keys on a typewriter or computer keyboard.

Synonyms

keyboarding, keying

Examples of usage

  • She took a typing class to improve her speed and accuracy.
  • Typing is an essential skill in today's digital age.
Context #3 | Adjective

informal

Used to describe something that is created or done quickly and without much thought.

Synonyms

hasty, shallow, superficial

Examples of usage

  • The report was just a typing exercise, lacking depth or analysis.
  • The article seemed like a typing job, not a well-researched piece.

Translations

Translations of the word "typing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 digitando

🇮🇳 टाइपिंग

🇩🇪 Tippen

🇮🇩 mengetik

🇺🇦 набір тексту

🇵🇱 pisanie na klawiaturze

🇯🇵 タイピング

🇫🇷 dactylographie

🇪🇸 mecanografía

🇹🇷 yazma

🇰🇷 타이핑

🇸🇦 الكتابة

🇨🇿 psaní na stroji

🇸🇰 písanie na stroji

🇨🇳 打字

🇸🇮 tipkanje

🇮🇸 ritun

🇰🇿 теру

🇬🇪 ბეჭდვა

🇦🇿 mətn yığmaq

🇲🇽 mecanografía

Etymology

The word 'typing' originated from the verb 'type', which comes from the Latin word 'typus' meaning 'figure, image, form'. The concept of typing evolved with the invention of typewriters in the 19th century, leading to the widespread use of keyboards for inputting text. In the digital age, typing has become a fundamental skill for communication and productivity.

See also: prototype, subtype, type, typeface, types, typesetting, typewriter, typical, typify, typist, typography.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,271, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.