Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

typist

noun
/ˈtaɪ.pɪst/
Definition
A person who types, especially one employed to type out documents.
Examples
  • The typist finished the report ahead of schedule.
  • She works as a typist at the local law firm.
  • After taking a few typing classes, he became a speed typist.
Meaning
A typist is someone who is skilled in using a typewriter or computer keyboard to create written documents quickly and accurately.
Synonyms
  • keyboardist
  • typewriter operator
  • clerical worker