keyed

[ keed ]

adjective

1. fitted with keys. key.
2. fastened or secured by a key.
3. Music. pitched in a specific key.
4. reinforced by a keystone.
5. coordinated, as with a basic color or idea; harmonized (sometimes used in combination):

   color-keyed carpeting.

Other Words From

• un·keyed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of keyed¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; key ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Then there’s the other list on his phone, where he has keyed in all the unseen museums he wants to visit.

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And most importantly, it keyed what could be a crucial Game 1 victory, helping the Dodgers land an opening strike in this week’s best-of-five series.

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Several readers sent along life hacks that keyed into a strategy familiar to anyone who has tried to game out avoiding rush-hour traffic: making your move when others aren’t making theirs.

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We are completely keyed in to her feelings, her emotional journey, and she’s a robot with no facial expressions of which to speak.

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In France she has keyed a deep attack that leads the tournament in goals, with five players contributing to the scoring.

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