input clerk
[ˈɪnpʊt klɜːrk]
nounpl: input clerks
operador de entrada de dados
1. A clerical worker responsible for entering data into computer systems or processing forms and documents for data entry
The input clerk spent the morning typing customer information into the database.
O operador de entrada de dados passou a manhã digitando informações dos clientes no banco de dados.
2. An office employee who operates data entry equipment and maintains records of input transactions
As an input clerk, she was responsible for ensuring all documents were accurately entered into the system.
Como operadora de entrada de dados, ela era responsável por garantir que todos os documentos fossem inseridos corretamente no sistema.
This profession was particularly prominent during the 1970s-1990s before automation and advanced software reduced the demand for manual data entry. In Brazil, the role is still recognized but has become less common with digital transformation. The term reflects the era of clerical work in corporate environments.
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