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typing

/ˈtaɪpɪŋ/

Meanings
  • verb

    The act of striking keys on a keyboard to input data or information into a computer or typewriter.

  • noun

    The skill or ability to type quickly and accurately.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with typing
trying , lying , spying , flying
Variants
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typable , type , typeable , typed , types , typing , blood typing , DNA fingerprint , DNA fingerprinting , DNA fingerprintings , DNA typing , pre-type , pre-typed , pre-types , pre-typing , pretype , pretyped , pretypes , pretyping , touch typist , touch-type , touch-typed , touch-types , touch-typing
Forms
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types, typed, typing


Etymology
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The word 'typing' comes from the Old French word 'typer', which means 'to print'. It later evolved to mean 'to strike the keys of a typewriter or keyboard'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the average typing speed is around 40 words per minute?

  2. The world record for typing speed is 211 words per minute, set by Barbara Blackburn in 2005.

  3. Typing was once considered a valuable skill for secretaries and administrative assistants, but now it is essential for everyone in the digital age.


Related Concepts
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  1. keyboard: A device used to input data and information into a computer or digital device, consisting of a set of keys that produce specific characters when pressed.

  2. touch-typing: The ability to type without looking at the keyboard, relying solely on touch and muscle memory.


Culture
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Typing has been an essential skill since the invention of the typewriter in the late 1800s. It has been a significant part of office work and communication. In recent times, with the advent of computers and the internet, typing has become an essential skill for using digital devices and communicating through email and social media.

How to Memorize "typing"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine your hands on the keyboard, pressing each key one at a time.
    - Visualize the keys being struck and the letters appearing on the screen.
    - Imagine the rhythm and flow of typing.

  2. associate

    - Associate the home row keys (ASDFJKL;) with each finger.
    - Create mental associations between keys and common words.
    - Use mnemonics to remember complex sequences.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the 'Home Row' method, where you keep your fingers on the home row keys as much as possible.
    - Use the 'Two-Finger' method, where you use only two fingers to type.
    - Use the 'Touch-Type' method, where you type without looking at the keyboard.


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