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data entry
This term describes a repetitive, clerical task that is often associated with low-barrier entry jobs. It carries a connotation of monotony and precision, as the primary goal is the accurate transfer of information without alteration. In a professional context, it is frequently used to describe a specific job category or a discrete administrative phase of a larger project.
As a noun, "data entry" functions as an uncountable mass noun when referring to the process or the general activity. While one might refer to "data entry jobs" or "data entry positions," the activity itself does not have a plural form.
Meanings
The process of transcribing information from a physical or digital source into a computer system or database.
She spent the entire morning performing data entry for the new client list.
The professional occupation or job role consisting of inputting information into a computer.
He is looking for a part-time data entry position to earn extra money.