typing
Britishnoun
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the work or activity of using a typewriter or word processor
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the skill of using a typewriter quickly and accurately
Explanation
Typing is the act of writing using a keyboard. If you're sick of writing out your English papers by hand, you might want to take a typing class. Back in the 1880s, typing meant writing with a typewriter. Today, typing is more likely to refer to entering text on a computer or smartphone. When you're typing, you can use the "hunt and peck" method, in which you push keys one at a time while looking at the keyboard. A typing teacher can help you master touch typing, in which you memorize where each key is, use every finger, and don't need to look at the keyboard.
Example Sentences
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The fact that I and countless other writers are typing out similar commentaries all but ensures it.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026
She is often trusted with typing out his frequent Truth Social posts, among other responsibilities.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
When the defence lawyer told the court about his request to have a juror removed, there were gasps and reporters quickly began typing.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
As I was typing this, she started laughing and said “hey, make sure you put the word shagadelic” in there……..
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Either way, she trusted her gut and started typing.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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