US /ˈkiːˌstroʊk/
noun verb Freq #62467

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A single press of a key on a keyboard.

    Logging in to the computer only requires a few keystrokes.

  2. 2
    verb

    To enter data by pressing keys on a keyboard.

    She keystroked the entire manual into the computer.

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Word family
Forms keystrokes

Etymology

From key + stroke.

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