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keyboard

/ˈkiːbɔːd/

Meanings
  • an input device used to type or enter data into a computer system.

    - "I am using a keyboard to type this sentence."
    - "The keyboard is an essential input device for interacting with a computer system."
  • a device used to operate or control various appliances, machines, or systems.

    - "This remote control is used to operate the television."
    - "The keyboard and mouse are used to control and interact with a computer system."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkibɔɹd/



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Synonyms

electronic keyboard
Rhymes
Words rhyming with keyboard
key , spree , tree , we , sea
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. keyboard

  2. key-board

  3. key borde

  4. key border


Variants
List of all variants of keyboard that leads to same result
keyboard , keyboards , keyboarded , keyboarder , keyboarders , keyboarding , keyboardist , keyboardists , QWERTY , QWERTY keyboard , QWERTYs , QWERTies
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

QWERTY, Dvorak Simplified Keyboard, Colemak Dactyl Keyboard, Maltron Keyboard, Natural Keyboard Method, Ortho-2-Step Method, Touch-Type Read and Write, Universal One-Handed Keyboard


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'keyboard' originated from the fact that early mechanical typewriters and electronic computers used keyboards as their primary input devices. The keyboard consists of a set of keys, each corresponding to a specific character, symbol, or function. The user presses a key to input the corresponding character or command into the computer system.


Culture
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The keyboard has played a significant role in various aspects of culture and society. In literature, the keyboard has been used as a metaphor for creativity, expression, and communication. In art, the keyboard has been depicted as a symbol of innovation, technology, and progress. In music, the keyboard has been a popular instrument for creating and performing various genres of music, including classical, jazz, pop, and electronic dance music. In film and television, the keyboard has been used as a prop and a visual symbol to represent various concepts, ideas, and themes, such as technology, communication, creativity, and innovation.

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