control key

con·trol key

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-trohl kee]
- /kənˈtroʊl ki/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-trohl kee]
- /kənˈtroʊl ki/

Definitions of control key words

noun control key a key on the keyboard of a computer that is used in conjunction with the standard keys in order to initiate a specific function, such as editing 3
noun control key either of two keys on a PC keyboard that is held down while pressing another key, as to issue a command. 1
noun control key Ctrl: touch control on a keyboard 1
noun Definition of control key in Technology (hardware) A modifier key found on modern keyboards. Holding down a control key while pressing and releasing letter keys or certain other keys generates a "control character". E.g. holding control and hitting "A" generates control-A (ASCII code 1). The ASCII code for the control character is generally 64 less than that for the unmodified character. Standard PC keyboards have two control keys, both labeled "Ctrl", at the bottom left and bottom right of the main block of keys. The control key does not generate any character on its own but most modern keyboards and operating systems allow a program to tell whether each of the individual keys on the keyboard (including modifier keys) is pressed at any time. 1
noun control key (computing) A key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard used in combination to modify the function of other keys; normally labelled "Ctrl". 0

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Parts of speech for Control key

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control key popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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