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typist

typ·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tahy-pist]
    • /ˈtaɪ pɪst/
    • /ˈtaɪ.pɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tahy-pist]
    • /ˈtaɪ pɪst/

Definitions of typist word

  • noun typist a person who operates a typewriter. 1
  • noun typist sb who types 1
  • countable noun typist A typist is someone who works in an office typing letters and other documents. 0
  • noun typist a person who types, esp for a living 0
  • noun typist a person who operates a typewriter, esp. one whose work is typing 0

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Origin of typist

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45 for earlier sense “typesetter”; 1880-85 for current sense; type + -ist

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Parts of speech for Typist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

typist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

typist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for typist

noun typist

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