touch-typist

Thân thiện

A professional touch-typist works quickly on a report.

Definition

Noun: A person who types using the touch typing method, meaning they can type text accurately and quickly without needing to look at the keyboard. Their fingers are trained to know the location of all the keys by muscle memory.

Usage

This noun is used to describe a person with a specific typing skill. It is a compound noun formed from "touch" and "typist." * She is a proficient touch-typist, which allows her to transcribe meetings in real time. * The job advertisement requires applicants to be a fast and accurate touch-typist.

Advanced Usage

• The term implies a level of professional or highly developed skill, often expected in administrative, data entry, or secretarial roles.
• It can be used attributively (like an adjective) before another noun.
  • touch-typist skills are essential for the position.

Variants and Related Words

• Touch-type (verb): The action of typing using this method.
  • She learned to touch-type in high school.
• Touch typing (noun): The method or skill itself.
  • His speed improved dramatically after a course in touch typing.

Synonyms

• Skilled typist
• Expert typist

Antonyms

• Hunt-and-peck typist (a person who types by looking at the keyboard and using only one or two fingers)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a skilled typist who can type a document without looking at the keyboard