ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Keyset

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Keyset is a noun meaning (computing, databases) A set of keys (unique identifiers) used to distinguish the rows of data being traversed by a cursor.

Meaning

(computing, databases) A set of keys (unique identifiers) used to distinguish the rows of data being traversed by a cursor.

More Meanings

  1. (computing, telegraphy) An input device whose few keys can be pressed in many combinations, often simultaneously, to enter different commands or characters.
  2. (rare) A collection of keys on a typewriter or keyboard.

Example Sentences

This typewriter has a numeric keyset to the right of the standard alphanumeric keyset.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include keyboard, keyswitch, keying, keymask, keystroke, keycap.

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