keyscript
nounUK /ˈkiːskrɪpt/
US /ˈkiːskrɪpt/
A keyscript is a special set of written steps that tells a computer what to do when you press keys.
The programmer wrote a keyscript to make the game respond when players press the arrow keys.
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2. A written record of the keys used to open a lock or cipher.
The detective found a keyscript hidden in the drawer, listing every key code.
3. In cryptography, a notation describing how encryption keys are generated or used.
The security team reviewed the keyscript to confirm the keys were created safely.
4. A small program that maps key presses to actions in a game or app.
She edited the keyscript so the spacebar would make the character jump.