keyed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb identify as in botany or biology, for example
   name; describe; discover; identify; key; distinguish; key out.
   
2. verb provide with a key
   key.
   
   • We were keyed after the locks were changed in the building
3. verb vandalize a car by scratching the sides with a key
   key.
   
   • His new Mercedes was keyed last night in the parking lot
4. verb regulate the musical pitch of
   key.
   
5. verb harmonize with or adjust to
   key.
   
   • key one's actions to the voters' prevailing attitude
6. adjective fitted with or secured by a key
   
   • a keyed instrument
   • the locks have not yet been keyed
7. adjective satellite set to a key or tone
   

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