Definitions for keypadˈkiˌpæd
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
key•padˈkiˌpæd(n.)
a small panel of numeric and other special keys, as on a computer keyboard.
Category: Computers
Origin of keypad:
1965–70
Princeton's WordNet
computer keyboard, keypad(noun)
a keyboard that is a data input device for computers; arrangement of keys is modelled after the typewriter keyboard
Wiktionary
keypad(Noun)
A small board with keys primarily used for tactile input into a machine.
Many laptop computers have special function keys which turn part of the alphabetical keyboard into a numerical keypad.
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