Definition of typing

The word "typing" has its roots in the 18th century. The term was first used in the 1770s, derived from the verb "to type," which means to impress a mark or image on a material. In the context of printing, a type was a metal character or symbol used to print text. As the popularity of early typewriters grew, the term "typing" became associated with the act of pressing keys to produce written characters on a page. In the 1880s, the term gained widespread use, particularly with the introduction of Remington's first typewriter, the Sholes & Glidden Type-Writer. By the early 20th century, "typing" had become a common occupation, with typists working in offices, schools, and homes. Today, the term encompasses not only manual typing but also digital typing, carried out on computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices.