"key binding" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: key bindings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} key binding (plural key bindings)
  1. (computing) A key, or key combination, which, when pressed, causes something to happen. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: keybind
    Sense id: en-key_binding-en-noun-QmK5FSvQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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