keypad
Americannoun
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a separate section on some computer keyboards, grouping together numeric keys and those for mathematical or other special functions in an arrangement like that of a calculator.
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a panel similarly keyed and used in conjunction with a television set, electronic banking machine, or other electronic device.
noun
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a small keyboard with push buttons, as on a pocket calculator, remote control unit for a television, etc
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computing a data input device consisting of a limited number of keys, each with nominated functions
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Raymond Gormley, head of energy policy at the Consumer Council, said approximately 105,000 Budget Energy BillPay and keypad domestic customers will be affected.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Guests punch a code into a keypad to gain entrance to First Cabin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
The water alarm was triggered at 8:16 a.m., and the panic button on the keypad by the front door was activated at 8:55 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2025
The task involved replicating a numerical sequence using a keypad, trying to be as fast and as accurate as possible.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
“That’s right. Now use the keypad to tell the hover ladder the call number for the book you are interested in and hang on tight.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
Most of us will use keypads, or rely on sensors, cameras and AI to open our doors automatically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Electric Ireland said the fault meant keypads had been capped at a £10 limit, so anyone who bought a credit of £10 or more during that time period could not add it to their keypads.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2023
“Now I prefer to collect cellphone leftovers like cameras, electronic chips, and keypads, which are easy to carry but are less profitable and available mostly during the daytime.”
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2022
The keypads allow everyone to manipulate these digital exhibits.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 14, 2022
The Telecom-adapted tones—pairs of audio frequencies—did not exist in normal telephone keypads and you couldn't make them simply by punching keys on your household telephone.
From Underground by Dreyfus, Suelette
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