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kb

/keɪ biː/

Meanings
noun
(etc.) A set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.

Examples :

""I spilled coffee on my kb, so now some of the keys don't work." "
technology computing electronics machine device

Related Words

Illustration harpsichord

harpsichord noun

/ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/

A musical instrument with a keyboard that produces sound through a mechanical process. When the performer presses a key, a corresponding plectrum plucks a tuned string. Harpsichord originated in late medieval Europe and is one of the most important instruments used to perform Baroque music.

"The harpsichord in the music room made a beautiful sound as the student practiced Baroque pieces. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration nucleotides

nucleotides noun

/ˈnjuːkliəˌtaɪdz/ /ˈnuːkliəˌtaɪdz/

The monomer constituting DNA or RNA biopolymer molecules. Each nucleotide consists of a nitrogenous heterocyclic base (or nucleobase), which can be either a double-ringed purine or a single-ringed pyrimidine; a five-carbon pentose sugar (deoxyribose in DNA or ribose in RNA); and a phosphate group.

"The DNA in our cells is made of long chains of nucleotides, each containing a sugar, a phosphate, and a base. "

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

To hold inside.

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

Illustration configuration

configuration noun

/kənˌfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/ /kənˌfɪɡjʊˈreɪʃən/

Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.

"The office chairs came in a standard configuration, but employees could adjust the back support and armrests to their liking. "

Illustration typewriter

typewriter noun

[ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)]

A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.

"My grandmother used a typewriter to write letters to her family. "

Illustration component

component noun

/kʌmˈpoʊnənt/

A smaller, self-contained part of a larger entity. Often refers to a manufactured object that is part of a larger device.

"A CPU is a component of a computer."

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration transcript

transcript noun

/ˈtɹænskɹɪpt/ /ˈtɹanskɹɪpt/

Something which has been transcribed; a writing or composition consisting of the same words as the original; a written copy.

"The student needed a transcript of her high school grades to apply to college. "