English Reference
noun

typing

n.
US /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ UK /tˈaɪpɪŋ/ typ·ing

  1. 01 A2 Elementary Computing

    the act of writing words using a computer keyboard or typewriter.

    the action or skill of writing text by pressing keys on a keyboard or typewriter.

    Simple

    Her typing is very fast because she practiced every day for a year.

    In context

    The administrative assistant's typing speed and accuracy were essential for transcribing the legal documents within the strict deadline.

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  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the process of putting people or things into groups based on their qualities.

    the act of classifying or categorising individuals or objects according to specific characteristics or types.

    Simple

    Blood typing is necessary before a patient can receive a medical treatment.

    In context

    The psychological typing of the test subjects allowed the researchers to identify distinct patterns in their social interactions.

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By surface analysis, type + -ing.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level A2 · Elementary
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