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Meaning of
key
in English
key
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Plural
keys
Past Tense
keyed
Participle Verb
keying
Third Person Singular
keys
Definitions
Noun
a
lock-opening
device
a
mechanical
fitting
piece
;
maintains
orientation
a
crucial
step
or
requirement
Finding
the
right
candidate
is
the
key
to
a
successful
hiring
process
.
a
explanatory
guide
(
for
symbols
,
terminology
)
The
professor
provided
a
key
to
help
students
understand
the
complex
terminology
.
a
guide
for
answers
;
reference
The
teacher
handed
out
a
key
to
the
students
to
help
them
with
the
homework
.
a
button
on
a
keyboard
;
inputs
characters
She
pressed
the
key
on
her
keyboard
to
submit
the
online
form
.
a
lever
on
a
musical
instrument
;
sound
producer
The
pianist
pressed
the
key
to
produce
a
clear
sound
.
a
group
of
pitches
;
musical
basis
The
composer
used
a
specific
key
to
create
a
harmonious
melody
.
a
sign
indicating
musical
scale
;
notation
symbol
The
musician
carefully
selected
a
key
to
match
the
mood
of
the
song
.
the
tone
or
pitch
of
a
sentence
The
speaker's
key
was
enthusiastic
,
engaging
the
audience
immediately
.
a
secret
code
for
encoding
;
decoding
messages
The
company
used
a
key
to
encrypt
sensitive
customer
data
.
a
unique
identifier
(
in
computing
,
for
data
access
)
The
database
required
a
unique
key
to
access
the
restricted
information
.
a
guide
for
maps
or
charts
;
explains
symbols
The
tourist
used
a
key
to
decipher
the
symbols
on
the
map
.
Adjective
crucial
or
essential
;
vital
The
company's
financial
stability
is
the
key
factor
in
its
success
.
Compounds / Phrases
hotkey
keyboarding
keyhole
keyholes
keyless
keylock
keypad
keypads
keypress
keypresses
keyseat
keyset
keysets
keystones
keystroke
keystrokes
keyway
keyways
shift key
passkey
turnkey
keychain
keyring
keyrings
keymap
keyholder
latchkey
keycard
keylogging
chromakey
keyman
keysafe
m'kay
master key
chroma-key
card key
USB key
keycards
keyframe
keyframes
keypals
offkey
caps lock key
key of life