keying
The word “keying” has 2 syllables: key-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈkiɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for keying?
In the thesaurus, “keying” has 2 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for keying along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for keying
- coordinating
- reconciling
Antonyms for keying
- confusing
- disorganizing
- disrupting
- disturbing
- skewing
- upsetting
Meanings of keying
- verb
- To fit (a lock) with a key.
- To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
- To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
- (telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).
- To operate (the transmitter switch of a two-way radio).
- (more usually to key in) To enter (information) by typing on a keyboard or keypad.
- To vandalize (a car, etc.) by scratching with an implement such as a key.
- To link (as one might do with a key or legend).
- To be identified as a certain taxon when using a key.
- To modify (an advertisement) so as to target a particular group or demographic.
- To attune to; to set at; to pitch.
- To fasten or secure firmly; to fasten or tighten with keys or wedges.
- noun
- In the sociology of Erving Goffman, an action or utterance that signals the meaning of interaction to participants.
- The input of text or data by means of a keyboard.
- A form of vandalism performed by scratching paint with a key.
Example Sentences
- She was keying in the final edits to her manuscript before sending it to the publisher.
- The technician was keying in the code to access the secure database.
- He paused briefly before keying in the password to his online banking account.
- The typist's fingers moved swiftly, keying in the customer's order details.
- Keying in the coordinates, the navigator guided the ship safely through the treacherous waters.
On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keying, such as: confusing, coordinating, disorganizing, disrupting, disturbing, reconciling, skewing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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