typing standards
nounUK /ˈtaɪpɪŋ ˈstændədz/
US /ˈtaɪpɪŋ ˈstændərdz/
Rules that tell people the right way to type on a keyboard.
Our school follows typing standards so everyone learns to type the same way.
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2. Agreed rules for how text should be formatted and entered in a computer system.
The software team set typing standards for dates and phone numbers.
3. Official requirements for keyboard layout and character input in a language.
The new typing standards make it easier to type accents on the keyboard.
4. A set of tests and goals used to measure typing speed and accuracy.
Students must meet the typing standards before moving to the next level.