words per minute
Definition
Noun The number of words processed, spoken, or typed in a period of one minute. It is a standard measure of speed in communication and data entry.
Usage
"Words per minute" (often abbreviated as WPM) is used to quantify the speed of reading, speaking, or typing. It is a key metric in fields like transcription, data entry, and public speaking.
Examples
- A professional typist can often achieve a speed of over 80 words per minute.
- The podcast host speaks at a clear and measured pace of about 150 words per minute.
- To pass the data entry test, you need a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
Advanced Usage
- "Gross WPM" vs. "Net WPM": In typing tests, "gross WPM" is the raw speed, while "net WPM" accounts for errors by subtracting a penalty for each mistake.
- Her gross WPM was 90, but her net WPM, after error correction, was 82.
Variants and Related Words
- WPM: The standard abbreviation for "words per minute."
- Keystrokes per hour (KPH): An alternative measure of data entry speed, sometimes used instead of WPM.
Synonyms
- Typing speed
- Speaking rate
- Output speed
Related Phrases
- Reading speed: Often measured in words per minute to assess fluency and comprehension.
- His reading speed improved to 300 words per minute after the course.
Noun
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the rate at which words are produced (as in speaking or typing)
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