touch system

noun
a system of typing in which each finger is assigned to one or more keys, thereby enabling a person to type without looking at the keyboard.
Compare hunt and peck.


Origin:
1915–20

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touch system
 
n
a typing system in which the fingers are trained to find the correct keys, permitting the typist to read and type copy without looking at the keyboard

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Example sentences
Keys numeric data applying the touch system on the numeric keypad.
The first six weeks will focus on proper techniques utilizing the touch system.
Ability to type, not requiring the touch system, where accuracy rather than
  speed is important.
The student will apply the touch system to develop speed and reduce errors.
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