data entry clerk
[ˈdeɪtə ˈɛntri klɜrk]
nounpl: data entry clerks
operador de entrada de dados
1. a person employed to input data into computers or record information into a system
The data entry clerk spent the day transferring customer information into the database.
O operador de entrada de dados passou o dia transferindo informações de clientes para o banco de dados.
2. an office worker responsible for typing and organizing data from documents or other sources
As a data entry clerk, she had to maintain accuracy and speed while inputting hundreds of records daily.
Como operadora de entrada de dados, ela teve que manter precisão e velocidade ao digitar centenas de registros diariamente.
In Brazil, this is typically an entry-level administrative position in offices and call centers. The role has become less common with automation but remains important in sectors like government, banking, and healthcare. The position is often seen as a stepping stone to more specialized administrative roles. In the US, this job was more prevalent before digital automation became widespread.
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