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Meaning ofkeyin English

key

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Pluralkeys
Past Tensekeyed
Participle Verbkeying
Third Person Singularkeys

Definitions

Noun
1. a lock-opening device
2. a mechanical fitting piece; maintains orientation
3. a crucial step or requirement
  Finding the right candidate is the key to a successful hiring process.
4. a explanatory guide (for symbols, terminology)
  The professor provided a key to help students understand the complex terminology.
5. a guide for answers; reference
  The teacher handed out a key to the students to help them with the homework.
6. a button on a keyboard; inputs characters
  She pressed the key on her keyboard to submit the online form.
7. a lever on a musical instrument; sound producer
  The pianist pressed the key to produce a clear sound.
8. a group of pitches; musical basis
  The composer used a specific key to create a harmonious melody.
9. a sign indicating musical scale; notation symbol
  The musician carefully selected a key to match the mood of the song.
10. the tone or pitch of a sentence
  The speaker's key was enthusiastic, engaging the audience immediately.
11. a secret code for encoding; decoding messages
  The company used a key to encrypt sensitive customer data.
12. a unique identifier (in computing, for data access)
  The database required a unique key to access the restricted information.
13. a guide for maps or charts; explains symbols
  The tourist used a key to decipher the symbols on the map.
Adjective
1. crucial or essential; vital
  The company's financial stability is the key factor in its success.

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