data entry operator
[ˈdeɪtə ˈɛntri ˈɑːpəreɪtər]
nounpl: data entry operators
operador de entrada de dados
1. A person whose job is to input data into a computer system or database using a keyboard or other input devices
The data entry operator processed hundreds of customer records each day.
O operador de entrada de dados processava centenas de registros de clientes diariamente.
2. An employee responsible for transferring information from documents or verbal sources into digital format
Our team hired three new data entry operators to handle the increased workload.
Nossa equipe contratou três novos operadores de entrada de dados para lidar com a carga de trabalho aumentada.
Data entry operators were particularly common in Brazilian and American offices from the 1980s through early 2000s. The role has evolved with automation and digitalization, but remains relevant for document processing, form filling, and database management. In Brazil, this position is a traditional entry-level job in corporate environments and outsourcing companies.
NYC Slang
data monkey, keyboarder
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