Pronunciation

/taɪˈpɪst/

Definitions

Noun

A typist is a person who primarily uses a keyboard to type on a computer or typewriter, usually for the purpose of producing written documents or transcribing text.

Verb (informal)

To type or key in text, often implying speed and accuracy, as when referring to someone’s typing skills.

Phrases

• “Typing up a report” means preparing a document using a keyboard.
• “A professional typist” refers to someone skilled in typing.
• “Speed typing” or “touch typing” refers to the efficient and automatic method of typing without looking at the keys.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was a skilled typist, able to type 100 words per minute.”
• Verb: “The secretary quickly typed out the client’s letter on her computer.”
• Informal: “I need someone to type up these notes from the meeting.”

Synonyms

• Keyboarder
• Transcriptionist
• Clerk (in a typing context)
• Typographer (less common, but referring to a professional involved in typesetting)
• Encoder (when referring to data entry)