keyboard Definition
key·board (kē′bôrd′)
noun
- the row or rows of keys of a piano, typewriter, linotype, computer terminal, etc.
- a musical instrument with a keyboard; esp., an electronic piano, synthesizer, etc. as employed in a rock or jazz group
transitive verb, intransitive verb
- to set (type) using a keyboard typesetting machine
- to write or input by means of a keyboard
keyboard Related Forms
key′·board′er noun
keyboard Synonyms
keyboard
n.
keyboard Telecom Definition
A simple computer input device comprising a set of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, symbol, control, and function keys mounted on a board or other flat surface or control panel.When the user depresses a key or a combination of keys, a coded signal is sent to the computer. If the key is associated with a character, the computer echoes the signal by displaying the character on the monitor. See also keypad.
keyboard Usage Examples
Converse of object
- adapt: Learn East has computers with adapted keyboards with enlarged print etc. There is also a portable loop system and a minicom.
- connect: Connecting a keyboard to a PC What exactly is MIDI?
Adjective modifier
- ergonomic: Instead of lining up the letters all the way across, he splits the keyboard in two, like most ergonomic keyboards.
- full-size: The Laserkey is a smart, pocket-size device that projects a full-size keyboard through infrared technology onto any flat surface.
- ps/2: I'm still baffled why Telsa's keyboard switch only works with real PS/2 keyboards not with AT keyboards and a convertor.
- full-sized: Users can type or enter data using the full-sized keyboard or write with the Dana stylus directly onto the screen.
- cordless: It offers internet TVs complete with cordless keyboards that come as standard.
- virtual: Heptagon has also produced a device that uses a semiconductor laser to project a ' virtual keyboard ' on to a surface.
Modifies a noun
- shortcut: A keyboard shortcut is to hold down the Windows Logo key in the bottom left of your keyboard.
- layout: Unlike many other computer qualifications, you do not have to learn typing skills nor keyboard layout.
- macro: When I wrote an article about Scripting in Windows I chose as an example a keyboard macro.
- player: Keyboard player Woody has been replaced by ' The Bishop ' .
- mapping: Fast, intuitive searching with keyboard mappings for foreign language versions.
- instrument: The period keyboard instruments in the collection can be used during the Ceremony.
Noun used with modifier
- on-screen: With the ' flip ' removed, you can use an on-screen keyboard or handwriting recognition for text entry.
- Casio: First track ' Eight Mile Queue ' powerfully kicks in with a monster riff entwined with a groovy bassline and casio keyboard rock drums.
- onscreen: When writing, choose from the dual-function keyboard just below the screen, an onscreen keyboard or handwriting recognition.
- overlay: Access from keyboard, mouse, touchscreen or overlay keyboard.
- typewriter: Why do computers have typewriter keyboards and look like televisions?
- piano: I havent [ sic ] touched a piano keyboard for years.
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