typist
[tˈaɪpɪst] /tˈaɪpɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /tˈaɪpɪst/ (bre, ipa)
typist — noun
1. a reference to the speed or precision with which a specific person utilizes a ke
a reference to the speed or precision with which a specific person utilizes a keyboard
Gabriela is an incredibly fast typist because she practiced daily throughout her college years.
collocation: fast typist
As a rather clumsy typist, he frequently makes spelling errors while drafting long academic reports.
Nikos became a much more accurate typist after taking an intensive course during the summer.
Among the twenty candidates, Feng ranked as the fastest typist in the final test.
- keyboarder
More technical or descriptive of the action of using keys.
- data entry operator
Focuses specifically on inputting information into a computer system.
用法筆記
Typically used with adjectives describing speed (fast/slow) or accuracy (accurate/careless).
常見錯誤
Confusing 'typist' with 'typewriter', which is the machine used for typing.
2. an individual employed to transcribe spoken information or draft documents using
an individual employed to transcribe spoken information or draft documents using a keyboard
The law firm hired a full-time typist to process all the handwritten legal documents.
collocation: hire a typist
Before the invention of modern computers, every busy office relied on a skilled typist.
The executive dictated his morning letters to the office typist before starting the meeting.
Hospitals often employ medical typists to convert doctors' voice recordings into patient records.
用法筆記
Refers specifically to a professional role; usually implies a clerical position focused on data entry or transcription.
常見錯誤
Using 'typist' for someone who only uses a keyboard for personal emails or casual social media.