keystroke

noun, verb — 3 senses

keystroke

noun

Etymology From key + stroke.

1

The act of pressing an input key on a computer keyboard, typewriter, or similar input device.

2

Broadly, Informal A keyboard shortcut.

Derived terms: keystroker

keystroke

verb

Etymology From key + stroke.

1

To enter (data etc.) by pressing keys on a keyboard.

I keystroked the entire manual, in addition to the keystroking done by the Technical Support and Test groups.1991, Leslie A. Olsen, Thomas N. Huckin, Technical Writing and Professional Communication, page 262:

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