typist

noun

typ·​ist ˈtī-pist How to pronounce typist (audio)
: a person who types especially as a job

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Watkins, now an Australian citizen living in Sydney, spent the next month deciding his new name and paid a typist 400 New Zealand dollars ($230) to record it on paper. Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 Day-Lewis often acted out dialogue, as speed typist Ronan took everything down on the computer. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025 Gamers can turn it up to allow for quick trigger usage, but typists can tune it down for more reliable typing with fewer accidental mistakes. Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 The standout feature is the light-emitting homing bars on the keys, illuminated by south-facing LEDs with adjustable brightness to help guide touch typists. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for typist

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First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of typist was in 1885

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“Typist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typist. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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typist

noun
typ·​ist ˈtī-pəst How to pronounce typist (audio)
: a person who types especially as a job

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