Definitions
01using a keyboard
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Computing
n. the act of writing words using a computer keyboard or typewriter.
n. the action or skill of writing text by pressing keys on a keyboard or typewriter.
“Her typing is very fast because she practiced every day for a year.”
“The administrative assistant's typing speed and accuracy were essential for transcribing the legal documents within the strict deadline.”
Synonyms
02classifying by type
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Academic
n. the process of putting people or things into groups based on their qualities.
n. the act of classifying or categorising individuals or objects according to specific characteristics or types.
“Blood typing is necessary before a patient can receive a medical treatment.”
“The psychological typing of the test subjects allowed the researchers to identify distinct patterns in their social interactions.”
Synonyms
Etymology
By surface analysis, type + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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