keypad
Americannoun
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keypads
plural
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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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Guests punch a code into a keypad to gain entrance to First Cabin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
The design is sleek and simple, with a pink-and-white ombré paint job, the company’s name printed in lowercase, and a keypad for loading and unloading the cargo area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
Every day, Kyrie punched his number into the keypad, ate in the cafeteria with his friends and got on with his school day.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 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
One of them lifted a fake rock panel and punched in a code on a keypad.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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
If you don’t go for the extra keypads, another unlock option is using the two NFC tags that come with the lock.
From The Verge ● Aug. 28, 2022
Hosts on the platform are not required to use keypad locks or change codes for keypads between bookings.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2021
Beijing has suspended the use of fingerprint-entry keypads and forbidden workers from sitting face-to-face while eating lunch.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2020
Inside the cavity he located knobs and keypads by touch.
From The Universe — or Nothing by Meyer Moldeven
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