typist

UK
/ˈtaɪpɪst/
US
/ˈtaɪpɪst/

Translations

typistnoun
typists
pl
UK
/ˈtaɪpɪst/
US
/ˈtaɪpɪst/
The typist quickly typed the letter.
Машинистка быстро напечатала письмо.
The typist was responsible for preparing the documents.
Печатник отвечал за подготовку документов.
Additional translations
Synonyms
data entry clerk
word processor
typistadjective
UK
/ˈtaɪ.pɪst/
US
/ˈtaɪ.pɪst/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., ‘typist pool’, so treated as a relational adjective.

Definitions

typistnoun
A person who types, especially as a job.
The company hired a new typist to handle the increased workload of documents.
A person who is skilled in using a typewriter or keyboard.
As a fast typist, she could transcribe the meeting notes in real-time.
typistadjective
Relating to typists or their work (used attributively).
The company set up a typist pool to process the backlog.