keystroke

== English == === Etymology === From key +‎ stroke. === Pronunciation === === Noun === keystroke (plural keystrokes) The act of pressing an input key on a computer keyboard, typewriter, or similar input device. Synonym: keypress (loosely, informal) A keyboard shortcut. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === keystroke (third-person singular simple present keystrokes, present participle keystroking, simple past and past participle keystroked) To enter (data etc.) by pressing keys on a keyboard. Synonyms: key, key in