typing Definition
- 1the action or skill of writing something by means of a typewriter or computer keyboard
- 2the sound made by pressing the keys of a typewriter or computer keyboard
Using typing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "typing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She is very fast at typing.
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I need to improve my typing speed.
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He was typing an email when I entered the room.
typing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for typing
- keyboarding
- typewriting
- keyboard skills
Phrases with typing
a method of typing in which the typist uses all ten fingers and does not need to look at the keyboard
Example
Touch typing is a useful skill for people who work with computers.
hunt-and-peck typing
a method of typing in which the typist uses only a few fingers and looks at the keyboard while typing
Example
Hunt-and-peck typing is slower than touch typing.
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The typing pool was responsible for typing all the reports.
Summary: typing in Brief
Typing [ˈtaɪpɪŋ] refers to the skill or action of writing using a typewriter or computer keyboard. It includes the sound made by pressing the keys. Phrases like 'touch typing' and 'hunt-and-peck typing' describe different methods of typing. A 'typing pool' is a group of typists who work together in an office.
