Pronunciation

/ˈkiːbɔːrd/

Definitions

• Noun: A set of keys arranged in a specific layout, typically with letters, numbers, and various symbols, which when pressed on a typewriter or computer, input corresponding characters or commands. For example: “She typed her essay quickly on the keyboard.”

Example Sentence: “The musician’s fingers danced across the piano keyboard as he played a sonata.”

Phrases

• “Keyboard shortcut” - A quick method of executing a command using a specific combination of keys on the keyboard instead of using a mouse or menus.
• “Touch typing” - The skill of typing without looking at the keyboard, allowing users to type faster and more efficiently.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Using the keyboard, he navigated through the system menu to find the file.”
• “She taught herself how to touch-type so that she could transcribe lectures quickly.”

Synonyms

• Keypad
• Typewriter keyboard
• Computer keyboard
• Piano keyboard (in the context of musical instruments)
• Input device

Additional Information

• Adjective: Keyboard-related (adj.) - referring to something connected with or operated by a keyboard. Example: “The keyboard-related functions were not responding correctly.”
• Verb (less commonly): To enter data or information using a keyboard. Example: “I’ll keyboard the report directly into the system.”