digitação
1. the act of writing using a typewriter or computer keyboard
She spends most of her day typing reports at the office.
Ela passa a maior parte do dia digitando relatórios no escritório.
2. the skill or ability to use a keyboard efficiently
Good typing skills are essential for this job.
Boas habilidades de digitação são essenciais para este trabalho.
3. the classification or categorization of something into types
Blood typing is a critical procedure in medical practice.
A tipagem sanguínea é um procedimento crítico na prática médica.
4. written text produced by a typewriter or keyboard
The typing on the document was barely legible.
A digitação no documento era quase ilegível.
In Brazil, 'digitação' is the standard modern term reflecting the shift from typewriters to computers. Typing skills remain important in education and professional settings. In Portugal, while 'dactilografia' was historically used, 'digitação' is now preferred in contemporary usage. The phrase 'digitador' or 'digitadora' refers to a person who types professionally.
Related Idioms & Phrases
typing pool - a group of typists working in an office
hunt and peck typing - inefficient typing method using only index fingers
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