(keyboard key)

  • 1Keyboard technology — Keyboard construction, in four layers, of a typical notebook computer keyboard There are many types of keyboards, usually differentiated by the switch technology employed in their operation. Keyboards are defined by the number (usually about… …

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  • 2keyboard — key|board1 [ ki,bɔrd ] noun count * 1. ) the part of a musical instrument such as a piano that has the keys you touch to make notes: a keyboard instrument a ) often plural a musical instrument that has a keyboard, especially an electric piano: a… …

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  • 3key — key1 [kē] n. pl. keys [ME keye < OE cæge, akin to OFris kei, kēia, to secure, guard] 1. an instrument, usually of metal, for moving the bolt of a lock and thus locking or unlocking something 2. any of several instruments or mechanical devices… …

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  • 4Keyboard — Key board , n. The whole arrangement, or one range, of the keys[3] of an organ, piano, typewriter, etc.; that part of a device containing the keys[3] used to operate it. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 5Keyboard (computing) — In computing, a keyboard is an input device partially modelled after the typewriter keyboard which uses an arrangement of buttons, or keys which act as electronic switches. A keyboard typically has characters engraved or printed on the keys, and… …

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  • 6keyboard — ▪ I. keyboard key‧board 1 [ˈkiːbɔːd ǁ bɔːrd] noun [countable] COMPUTING a board with buttons marked with different letters and numbers which are pressed to put information into a computer or other machine: • the F2 key on your computer keyboard   …

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  • 7key — key1 W1S2 [ki:] adj [no comparative] very important or necessary ▪ China s support is key to the success of the coalition. key factor/points/questions etc ▪ The President makes all the key decisions on foreign policy. key role/player/figure etc ( …

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  • 8key in — [verb] type, enter, input, keyboard * * * key in (computing) To enter (data) by operating a keyboard • • • Main Entry: ↑key * * * ˌkey ˈin [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they …

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  • 9Key Switcher — Тип Утилита Разработчик Михаил Морозов Операционная система Microsoft Windows …

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  • 10Key — (k[=e]), n. [OE. keye, key, kay, AS. c[ae]g.] 1. An instrument by means of which the bolt of a lock is shot or drawn; usually, a removable metal instrument fitted to the mechanism of a particular lock and operated by turning in its place. [1913… …

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