verb
- to key (data, text, etc.) incorrectly; to enter wrong information using a keyboard
Usage: transitive verb; common in data entry and computing contexts
Examples
- I accidentally miskeyedthe customer's phone number into the system.
- The data entry clerk miskeyedthe account number, causing a billing error.
- If you miskey your password, you won't be able to log in.
- Double-check your work so you don't miskey any important information.
- She miskeyedthe zip code and the package was sent to the wrong address.