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keypad
This term describes a tactile interface designed for precise, discrete input. It carries a connotation of security and efficiency, often evoking images of access control panels, ATMs, or specialized data entry tools. The word emphasizes the physical act of pressing buttons to trigger a specific electronic response.
In a computing context, it specifically refers to the numeric block of a keyboard. While a standard keyboard handles alphanumeric text, the keypad is optimized for mathematical operations and rapid digit entry, distinguishing it from the primary typing area through its grid-like layout.
Meanings
Examples
Enter your four digit pin on the keypad to unlock the door.
I need a keyboard with a full numeric keypad for my accounting work.
The detective noticed a smudge of oil on the keypad of the safe.
Just punch the code into the keypad and the gate will open.
The old security keypad was yellowed from years of use.
I wonder if I pressed the wrong button on the keypad.
The technician replaced the broken keypad on the control panel.
He typed the coordinates into the keypad with trembling fingers.
He typed the coordinates into the keypad with trembling fingers.