Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miskey

verb
/mɪsˈkiː/
Definition
To mistakenly input data or information using a keyboard.
Examples
  • If you miskey a password, you might not be able to access your account.
  • It’s easy to miskey numbers on a spreadsheet, so always double-check your entries.
Meaning
Miskey refers to the act of making an error while typing, often resulting in incorrect letters or characters being entered due to a slip or mistake.
Synonyms
  • mistype
  • input error
  • typo