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keying

[kee-ing]

keying Definition

  • 1the act of entering data or information into a computer system by means of a keyboard
  • 2the process of adding a new key to a keyring

Using keying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "keying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The keying of the data is done by the operator.

  • Example

    He was keying in his password when the phone rang.

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Summary: keying in Brief

The term 'keying' [kee-ing] refers to two different things. It can mean the act of entering data into a computer system using a keyboard, as in 'The keying of the data is done by the operator.' Alternatively, it can refer to the process of adding a new key to a keyring.