typing
ˈtaɪpɪŋ
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Definition of typing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologythe skill of using a typewriter or keyboard quickly
  • Typing is essential for data entry jobs.
data entry keyboarding
2.
outputwriting done with a typewriter or keyboard
  • The typing was clear and easy to read.
keyboarding word processing

Adjective

technologyrelated to the act of writing on a keyboard
  • She has a typing job at the office.
keyboarding
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Expressions with typing

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mistake made when pressing the wrong keys while typing
There was a typing error in the email address.
typing using only two fingers, often seen as inefficient
He uses two-fingered typing and types very slowly.
typing using two fingers instead of all
He uses hunt-and-peck typing to write his emails.
work of transcribing audio recordings into text
She excels at audio typing for legal documents.
identifying blood group using tests or antigen detection
Blood typing is needed before a transfusion.
process of identifying individuals using DNA profiles
DNA typing helped solve the crime.

Origin of typing

English, type (category) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with typing included in their meaning

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data input
device for typing and inputting data into a computer
technology
real-time conversation over the internet, usually by typing short messages
typing speed
number of words typed in one minute
typing
type incorrectly, introducing spelling mistakes or errors
technology
mechanical device for typing text onto paper
technology
select a screen element so it receives typing or commands
keyv.
computers
enter information by typing on a keyboard
typing
space between lines of text

Examples of typing in a sentence

  • Typing competitions are popular in some schools.
  • Her typing was fast but full of errors.
  • The typing on the old typewriter was faint and uneven.
  • Typing skills are essential for data entry jobs.
  • She bought a new keyboard for her typing practice.

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  1. French:dactylographie, de frappe, ...
  2. German:Tippen, tastaturgestützt, ...
  3. Italian:dattilografia, di digitazione, ...
  4. Spanish:mecanografía, de mecanografía, ...
  5. Portuguese:dactilografia, de digitação, ...
  6. Chinese:打字, 打字的, ...
  7. Japanese:タイピング, タイピングの, ...
  8. Arabic:طِبَاعَة, كاتِبٌ عَلَى لَوْحَةِ الْمَفاتيح, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַקְלָדָה, שֶׁל הַקְלָדָה, ...
  10. Russian:печать, печатный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:друкування, друкарський, ...
  12. Hindi:टाइपिंग, टंकित पाठ, ...
type
taɪp

Definition of type - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
classificationcategory or class of things sharing common characteristics
  • The museum displayed fossils of various types.
category class
2.
technologyTECH.category of values used in computer programmingTECH.
  • Integer is a common data type in programming.
category class

Verb

1.
technologytr./intr.write using a keyboardtr./intr.
  • She can type eighty words per minute..
input key keyboard
2.
blood typingtr.TECH.classify blood sample into blood groups for transfusiontr.TECH.
  • The lab technician will type the donor's blood.
categorize classify
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Expressions with type

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write or input text using a keyboard
She had to type up the report by Friday.
kind of person someone is attracted to
He realized she was definitely not his type.
in a way that is not expected
He played the villain against type.
person matching someone's preferred characteristics
He's definitely a man of her type.
go back to original form or state
The software reverted to type after the update failed.
act in a role different from usual
The comedian decided to play against type in the drama film.

Origin of type

Greek, typos (impression, form)

Examples of type in a sentence

  • She prefers this type of music.
  • String is another essential data type in coding.
  • Understanding data type is crucial for software development.
  • She realized musicians were her type.
  • He wasn't her type, but she liked him anyway.
  • The compositor set each piece of type by hand.

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  1. French:type, taper, ...
  2. German:Typ, tippen, ...
  3. Italian:categoria, digitare, ...
  4. Spanish:clase, teclear, ...
  5. Portuguese:categoria, teclar, ...
  6. Chinese:类型, 打字, ...
  7. Japanese:種類, タイピングする, ...
  8. Arabic:نَوْع, طَبَع, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּג, לְהַקְלִיד, ...
  10. Russian:тип, печатать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тип, друкувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकार, टाइप करना, ...
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