Definition

Verb: - To type on a keyboard using all fingers and without looking at the keys, relying on muscle memory to know the location of each character.

Usage

The verb "touch-type" describes the skill of typing accurately and efficiently. It is typically used in contexts related to office work, data entry, or any activity requiring extensive computer use. - It is often used with auxiliary verbs like can, learn to, or be able to. - It can be used in various tenses (e.g., touch-typed, touch-typing).

Examples

• She learned to touch-type in just two weeks.
• Can you touch-type, or do you need to look at the keyboard?
• He touch-typed the entire report in under an hour.
• Touch-typing is an essential skill for many administrative roles.

Advanced Usage

• "to be touch-typing": The action of typing in this manner at a given moment.
  • During the test, all candidates were touch-typing rapidly.

Variants and Related Words

• Touch-typing (noun/gerund): The activity or skill of typing without looking at the keys.
  • Her touch-typing speed is impressive.
• Touch-typist (noun): A person who can touch-type.
  • We are looking for a proficient touch-typist for this position.

Synonyms

• Type by touch: A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
• Keyboard blind: (Informal/rare) To type without looking.

Related Phrases

• "To type without looking": A descriptive phrase that is synonymous with "touch-type."
  • He can type without looking at his hands.

Verb

1. type without looking at the keyboard