keying

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of providing a key or code to access or operate something.

• Verb

  The process of assigning or creating a unique identifier or code for something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with keying
key , sea , me , thee , we

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Keeling (en) : See above under homophones.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Keeling (en) : The act of tipping a boat over so that it rests on one side, usually for maintenance or repair.
   

2. Keeling (en) : The act of collapsing or dying, as in a plant or an animal.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of keying that leads to same result
key , key in , key into , key up , keyed , keyed in , keyed into , keyed up , keying , keying in , keying into , keying up , keys , keys in , keys into , keys up , key to , keyed to , keying to , keys to

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Keying in: To enter or input a key or code., Keying up: To prepare or set something for use with a key., Keying down: To reduce or limit access to something using a key.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Old English word 'cygan', meaning 'to fasten' or 'to secure'. The modern term 'keying' emerged in the late 19th century, particularly in the context of cryptography and access control.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'key' has been used since ancient times, with the earliest known use dating back to the Sumerians around 4000 BC.

2. In the game of chess, the king is the most important piece, and the objective is to protect it from capture.

3. The term 'key' is also used in the context of photography to refer to the exposure value that sets the brightness of an image.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cryptography: The practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of adversaries.

2. Access control: The selective restriction of access to a place or other resource.

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Culture

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Keying has been used extensively in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, keys are often used as metaphors for understanding or interpreting complex concepts. In art, keys are depicted as symbols of power, knowledge, or protection. In music, the term 'key' refers to the specific scale or tonality used in a composition.

How to Memorize "keying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a key turning in a lock to open a door.
   - Visualize the process of typing a password or code on a keyboard.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'keying' with the act of unlocking or gaining access.
   - Link the word 'keying' to the image of a key or a lock.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym K-E-Y to remember the meaning: 'Key' 'Enters' 'Your' 'World'.
   - Create a mental image of a key turning in a lock every time you encounter the word 'keying'.

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