hunt and peck
The term "hunt and peck" describes a typing method where individuals search for and press keys one at a time, often using one or two fingers.
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Definition
B2General Computing
(informal)A method of typing where the typist looks at the keyboard to find each key and presses them one at a time, usually with one or two fingers.
Example
- He uses the hunt and peck method, so it takes him a while to type a full page.
B2Typing Techniques
(informal)A slow and inefficient way of typing, characterized by visually locating each key before pressing it.
Example
- Despite years of computer use, she still types using hunt and peck.
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