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An object designed to open and close a lock.
An object designed to fit between two other objects (such as a shaft and a wheel) in a mechanism and maintain their relative orientation.
A crucial step or requirement.
"The key to solving this problem is persistence."
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.
"The key says that A stands for the accounting department."
To fit (a lock) with a key.
To fit (pieces of a mechanical assembly) with a key to maintain the orientation between them.
To mark or indicate with a symbol indicating membership in a class.
(telegraphy and radio telegraphy) To depress (a telegraph key).
One of a string of small islands.
"the Florida Keys"
How to use "KEYS" in a sentence
"The key to solving this problem is persistence."
A crucial step or requirement.…
"The key says that A stands for the accounting department."
A guide explaining the symbols or terminology of a map or chart; a legend.…
"Some students cheated by using the answer key."
A guide to the correct answers of a worksheet or test.…
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