typing pool
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Definition
Noun: A centralized group of typists within an office or organization who are available to perform typing tasks for various individuals or departments, rather than being assigned to a single person.
Usage
This term refers to a specific, traditional office arrangement. It describes the physical or organizational unit where shared typing services are provided. * Before personal computers, the typing pool was a busy and noisy place. * Her first job was in the company's typing pool, where she typed letters for several managers.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Organizational Context: The concept is largely historical, associated with mid-20th-century office work before the widespread adoption of word processors and personal computers. It represents a model of centralized administrative support.
- The efficiency of the typing pool was studied in early organizational management theories.
Variants and Related Words
- Typist (n): A person whose job is to type documents.
- Typing (n): The action or skill of writing using a typewriter or keyboard.
Synonyms
- Secretarial pool
- Typists' office
- Central typing bureau
Antonyms
- Personal secretary
- Dedicated typist
Related Phrases/Concepts
- "Pooled resources": A broader business concept where resources (like staff or equipment) are gathered for shared use by a group.
- The typing pool was an example of pooled resources for administrative tasks.
Noun
- a group of typists who can work for different persons