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keypad

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkiˌpæd// UK //kˈiːpæd// key·pad

n. a small set of buttons used to enter numbers or letters into a machine. You often find it on phones, calculators, or locks.

n. a small panel of keys used for entering data into a device. Often used in the context of electronic locks, calculators, or mobile phones.


SIMPLE

I used the keypad to enter my PIN.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel room door has a digital keypad where you enter your room number to unlock it.

COMPLEX

Modern security systems often replace traditional mechanical locks with a keypad that allows users to input a unique code without carrying a physical key.

Origin

From key + pad.

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