data entry

noun

Computers.

1. the job of entering text or other data into a computer, as by typing on a keyboard or scanning a document.

Word History and Origins

Origin of data entry¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Police said eight data entry clerks had been arrested on accusations of trying to manipulate results.

From BBC

Inspector General Merlyne Yolamu said the suspects, who were working as data entry clerks, had been trying to manipulate the figures.

From BBC

Administrative roles in data entry, scheduling and general support have seen a steadier balance of job openings and applicants.

From Salon

She ran up against a byzantine system of confidential databases and inconsistent data entry processes that left her with few answers as to why the restraining order was not enforced.

From Los Angeles Times

The system was beset by glitches, data entry problems and delays, leading to a 9% dip in first-time aid submissions.

From Los Angeles Times