typing pool

A historical term referring to a group of typists, usually in an office or business setting, who were available to type documents, letters, and other materials as needed. This practice was common before the widespread use of personal computers.

• 🇫🇷Terme historique désignant un groupe de dactylographes, généralement dans un bureau ou un environnement professionnel, disponibles pour taper des documents, lettres et autres matériels selon les besoins. Cette pratique était courante avant la généralisation des ordinateurs personnels.

1. Group of typists B2 formal british

   A group of typists, typically in an office, who share the work of typing documents.

   • She worked in the typing pool at the insurance company.
   • The typing pool was responsible for all the company's correspondence.
   • With the advent of computers, the typing pool became obsolete.

   🇫🇷Pool de dactylographie