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Numpad

A numpad, short for numeric keypad, is a set of keys on a computer or calculator, usually arranged in a grid format, specifically used for numerical input.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

The part of a keyboard containing numbers, mathematical symbols, and other numeric controls.

Sample Sentence:

When working with spreadsheets, it is convenient to use the numpad for quick data entry.

Sense 2:

A physical device or attachment that functions as a standalone numeric keypad, often used with laptops.

Sample Sentence:

If you find it difficult to enter numbers on your laptop, you can connect an external numpad for more efficient input.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Referring to a popular key arrangement similar to a numpad.

Sample Sentence:

The laptop had a compact design with a numpad-like numeric layout.

Sense 2:

Relating to a local or regional preference for a particular numeric keypad layout.

Sample Sentence:

In some countries, the numpad layout may differ due to local conventions.