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touchpad

/ˈtʌtʃpæd/ noun · British & US
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What does touchpad mean?

noun

A flat, rectangular input device on a laptop or tablet that allows users to control the cursor on the screen by sliding their finger across it.

Example

"She used the touchpad to navigate to the next slide in her presentation."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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