Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
keystroke
noun
/ˈkiːˌstroʊk/
Definition
A keystroke is an act of pressing a key on a keyboard, which can be used to input data into a computer or to perform a function in software applications.
Examples
- He recorded every keystroke during the programming session to analyze the code.
- The software tracks user behavior by monitoring each keystroke made on the keyboard.
Meaning
The term refers to each individual action of hitting a keyboard key, representing data or commands in computing.
Synonyms
- key press
- key action
- input
