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.
NYC Slang
data drone
Synonyms / Sinônimos
data entry operatortypistkeyboard operatorinput clerkdigitizer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
operador de entrada de dados
most common formal term in Brazil
General Brazilian
digitador
alternative informal term referring to the typing aspect
São Paulo
operador de dados
shortened version sometimes used in corporate settings
Portugal
operador de introdução de dados
European Portuguese variant using 'introdução' instead of 'entrada'

Related Words

data entrydatabasespreadsheetadministrative assistantoffice clerktyping pool

Related Idioms & Phrases

chained to a desk
working the keyboard
inputting data all day
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