Synonyms for

Typing

Verb / ˈtaɪpɪŋ / Another word for typing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Typing is the action or skill of writing or inputting text by pressing keys on a typewriter or computer keyboard.

Synonyms & similar words

typewriting type typewrite typecast keying entering inputting writing keyboarding keypunching keyboarding typewriting steno stenography transcribing transcription copying duplicating reproducing printing typesetting

Synonyms by register

Formal

composition drafting authoring

Informal

keying texting clacking

Literary

scribing penning

Antonyms

unwriting erasing deleting removing undoing

Common collocations

  • fast typing
  • slow typing
  • typing speed
  • typing test
  • typing error
  • typing skills
  • typing pool

Word family

noun typing
verb type
adjective typable

Usage note

Typing refers specifically to the act of inputting text using a keyboard. It is often distinguished from handwriting. The term can also refer to the classification or category of something, as in 'a person of his typing'.

Example sentences

  1. I am typing my homework on the computer.
  2. My dad is a fast typist.
  3. I like to practice typing games on my computer.
  4. Can you type a letter for me?
  5. I learned how to type with all ten fingers.

Quotes

  • Typing is a skill that is becoming increasingly important in our digital world. - James Dyson
  • Typing is a way of writing stories without using a pen. - Unknown
  • Typing is like playing the piano. - Unknown

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