100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "key"

Definition

The term "Key" as a common noun refers to:

1. A small, usually metal object used to open or lock a door, safe, or other secured items.
2. A crucial piece of information or a solution that is necessary for understanding or solving a problem.
3. A device or button on a keyboard or instrument that produces a specific sound or function.
4. A symbol or legend explaining the meaning of other symbols on a map or diagram.

Synonyms

• For a physical key:
  • Unlocker
  • Wrench
  • Passkey
• For a crucial piece of information:
  • Essential
  • Clue
  • Solution
• For a button or key on a keyboard:
  • Button
  • Switch
  • Lever
• For a legend on a map:
  • Guide
  • Explanation
  • Reference

Antonyms

• For a physical key:
  • Lock
  • Barrier
• For a crucial piece of information:
  • Obscurity
  • Confusion
• For a button or key on a keyboard:
  • None (as it refers to a specific functional item)
• For a legend on a map:
  • Ambiguity

Examples

1. She keyed in the password to access her account.
2. He always keys the notes before the exam.
3. The technician keyed the settings to optimize the device.
4. Don't forget to key in your attendance at the meeting.
5. The designer keyed the color palette for the project.
6. The team will key the data into the new software.
7. Can you key the coordinates into the GPS?
8. He keyed the melody perfectly on the piano.
9. I keyed the information into the spreadsheet for tracking.
10. The teacher keyed the exam questions to prepare students.
11. She keyed the discussion points for the presentation.
12. The musician keyed the song in C major.
13. They keyed the final report before submission.
14. The artist keyed the colors for her new painting.
15. He keyed the numbers into the calculator.
16. The manager keyed the agenda for the upcoming meeting.
17. She keyed the combination lock to open the safe.
18. The programmer keyed the code for the application.
19. We keyed the findings into the research document.
20. He keyed the instructions into the device.
21. The intern will key in the data from the surveys.
22. She keyed the lyrics into her notebook.
23. The detective keyed the clues to solve the mystery.
24. He keyed the file names in alphabetical order.
25. The student keyed her responses on the test sheet.
26. She keyed the contact information into her phone.
27. The analyst keyed the results for the quarterly report.
28. He keyed the design specifications for the project.
29. The chef keyed the recipe for the new dish.
30. They keyed the inventory list for the warehouse.
31. She keyed the interview questions before the session.
32. The technician keyed the maintenance log for the equipment.
33. He keyed the contact list for the event.
34. The author keyed her notes into the manuscript.
35. I keyed the timestamps for the video editing process.
36. The researcher keyed the survey results into the database.
37. She keyed the routes for the delivery schedule.
38. The coach keyed the strategy for the game.
39. He keyed the password to unlock the files.
40. The editor keyed in the final changes to the document.
41. The student keyed her essay into the computer.
42. He keyed the music notation for the composition.
43. She keyed the feedback from the clients into a report.
44. The volunteer keyed the names of attendees for the event.
45. The assistant keyed the minutes of the meeting.
46. He keyed the commands into the software.
47. The scientist keyed her observations in the lab notebook.
48. She keyed the discussion topics for the conference.
49. The technician keyed the alarm system for security.
50. He keyed the references for his research paper.
51. They keyed the updates into the system.
52. She keyed the layout for the new website.
53. He keyed the specifications for the project proposal.
54. The analyst keyed the market data for analysis.
55. The student keyed her results into the lab report.
56. She keyed the notes for the lecture.
57. The programmer keyed the algorithm for the software.
58. He keyed the login credentials into the system.
59. The designer keyed the layout for the advertisement.
60. They keyed the responses from the focus group.
61. She keyed the information from the research paper.
62. He keyed the details into the online form.
63. The artist keyed her vision into the new piece.
64. She keyed the settings for the camera.
65. The director keyed the script for the actors.
66. He keyed the updates for the project timeline.
67. The teacher keyed the answers for the quiz.
68. She keyed the prices into the catalog.
69. The analyst keyed the feedback from the survey.
70. He keyed the data into the financial model.
71. The architect keyed the dimensions for the plan.
72. She keyed the ingredients for the cake recipe.
73. He keyed the notifications for the app.
74. The researcher keyed the hypotheses into her study.
75. She keyed the citations for her thesis.
76. The assistant keyed the travel itinerary for the trip.
77. He keyed the formulas for the calculations.
78. The developer keyed the functions for the program.
79. She keyed the shipping details for the order.
80. The intern keyed the results of the experiment.
81. He keyed the search terms for the database.
82. The manager keyed the employee schedules into the system.
83. She keyed the annotations for the manuscript.
84. He keyed the updates for the website content.
85. The engineer keyed the specs for the machinery.
86. She keyed the photos for the presentation.
87. He keyed the project milestones into the timeline.
88. The technician keyed the contact points for troubleshooting.
89. She keyed the settings for the printer.
90. He keyed the emergency contacts into his phone.
91. The editor keyed the corrections into the article.
92. She keyed the data for the customer database.
93. He keyed the marketing strategies for the campaign.
94. The teacher keyed the reading assignments for the semester.
95. She keyed the statistics for the report.
96. He keyed the software updates into the system.
97. The analyst keyed the trends into the presentation.
98. She keyed the visual aids for the lecture.
99. He keyed the user feedback into the review.
100. The designer keyed the final touches into the artwork.