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typist

 

[ ˈtaɪpɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office work

A person who types, especially a person whose job is to type letters, reports, etc.

Synonyms

keyboardist, typewriter, word processor

Examples of usage

  • She worked as a typist in a law firm.
  • The typist was typing up the final draft of the report.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A device that prints text on paper, typically one linked to a computer.

Synonyms

output device, printer, printing machine

Examples of usage

  • The typist was connected to the computer via a USB cable.
  • She used a typist to print out the document.

Translations

Translations of the word "typist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 datilógrafo

🇮🇳 टाइपिस्ट

🇩🇪 Schreibkraft

🇮🇩 juru ketik

🇺🇦 друкарка

🇵🇱 maszynistka

🇯🇵 タイピスト (taipisuto)

🇫🇷 dactylographe

🇪🇸 mecanógrafo

🇹🇷 daktilograf

🇰🇷 타이피스트 (taipiseuteu)

🇸🇦 طابع (tabi')

🇨🇿 pisatel na stroji

🇸🇰 písač na stroji

🇨🇳 打字员 (dǎzìyuán)

🇸🇮 tipkar

🇮🇸 ritari

🇰🇿 теруші

🇬🇪 მბეჭდავი (mbec'davi)

🇦🇿 daktiloqraf

🇲🇽 mecanógrafo

Etymology

The word 'typist' originated in the late 19th century from the word 'type' and the suffix '-ist', which denotes a person who practices or is concerned with something. Initially, typists were individuals who operated typewriters to produce written documents. With the advancement of technology, the term 'typist' has evolved to also refer to devices that print text, such as printers connected to computers.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,396, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.