What is WPM? Understanding Words Per Minute for Typing Speed and Efficiency

WPM stands for "words per minute". It is a unit of measurement used to express the speed at which someone can type or write. It is calculated by dividing the number of words typed or written in a given time period (usually a minute) by the number of minutes taken to do so.

For example, if someone types 100 words in one minute, their WPM would be 100/1 = 100 WPM.

WPM is often used as a measure of typing speed and is commonly used in the workplace to evaluate the efficiency of data entry workers or other positions that require extensive typing. It is also used in educational settings to assess students' typing skills and to provide them with feedback on how to improve their typing speed and accuracy.

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