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type
1[tahyp]
noun
a number of things or persons sharing a particular characteristic, or set of characteristics, that causes them to be regarded as a group, more or less precisely defined or designated; class; category.
a criminal of the most vicious type.
Synonyms: , , ,a thing or person regarded as a member of a class or category; kind; sort (usually followed byof ).
This is some type of mushroom.
Synonyms: ,Informal.a person, regarded as reflecting or typifying a certain line of work, environment, etc..
a couple of civil service types.
a thing or person that represents perfectly or in the best way a class or category; model.
the very type of a headmaster.
Printing.
a rectangular piece or block, now usually of metal, having on its upper surface a letter or character in relief.
such pieces or blocks collectively.
a similar piece in a typewriter or the like.
such pieces collectively.
a printed character or printed characters.
a headline in large type.
face.
Biology.
a genus or species that most nearly exemplifies the essential characteristics of a higher group.
the one or more specimens on which the description and naming of a species is based.
Agriculture.
the inherited features of an animal or breed that are favorable for any given purpose.
dairy type.
a strain, breed, or variety of animal, or a single animal, belonging to a specific kind.
Also called type-word.Logic, Linguistics.the general form of a word, expression, symbol, or the like in contrast to its particular instances.
The type “and” in “red and white and blue” has two separate tokens.
the pattern or model from which something is made.
an image or figure produced by impressing or stamping, as the principal figure or device on either side of a coin or medal.
a distinctive or characteristic mark or sign.
a symbol of something in the future, as an Old Testament event serving as a prefiguration of a New Testament event.
Medicine/Medical.blood group.
verb (used with object)
-type
2a suffix representing type (prototype ), especially in names of photographic processes.
ferrotype.
type
1/ ٲɪ /
noun
a kind, class, or category, the constituents of which share similar characteristics
a subdivision of a particular class of things or people; sort
what type of shampoo do you use?
the general form, plan, or design distinguishing a particular group
informala person who typifies a particular quality
he's the administrative type
informala person, esp of a specified kind
he's a strange type
a small block of metal or more rarely wood bearing a letter or character in relief for use in printing
such pieces collectively
characters printed from type; print
biology
the taxonomic group the characteristics of which are used for defining the next highest group, for example Rattus norvegicus (brown rat) is the type species of the rat genus Rattus
( as modifier )
a type genus
a type species
See type specimen
the characteristic device on a coin
linguistics a symbol regarded as standing for the class of all symbols identical to it Compare token
logic a class of expressions or of the entities they represent that can all enter into the same syntactic relations. The theory of types was advanced by Bertrand Russell to avoid the liar paradox, Russell's paradox, etc
philosophy a universal. If a sentence always has the same meaning whenever it is used, the meaning is said to be a property of the sentence-type Compare token
Christian theol a figure, episode, or symbolic factor resembling some future reality in such a way as to foreshadow or prefigure it
rarea distinctive sign or mark
verb
to write (copy) on a typewriter
(tr) to be a symbol of; typify
(tr) to decide the type of; clarify into a type
(tr) med to determine the blood group of (a blood sample)
(tr) Christian theol to foreshadow or serve as a symbol of (some future reality)
-type
2noun
type or form
archetype
printing type or photographic process
collotype
Usage
Other 51Թ Forms
- mistype verb
- mistyped adjective
- pretype verb (used with object)
- retype verb (used with object)
- untyped adjective
- well-typed adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of type1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of type1
Origin of type2
Example Sentences
But second, when I say Democrat, that look on their face, and just like, “Oh, we're not with you” type of things.
Spy line: “I believe there is only one type of agent: the insane,” Martian says.
Virgin steel-making involves iron being extracted from its original source to be purified and treated to make all types of steel used in major construction projects, such as new railways.
Life expectancy for people with ALS varies by age of symptom onset, type of ALS and whether a person is male or female.
The statute — it doesn't specify that you even need a medical use for these types of treatments.
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When To Use
Type is used as a noun to mean a member of a category. As a verb type means to write using a typewriter or keyboard. The word type has many other senses as a noun and a verb.Type refers to something or someone that is a member of a category or class. Type is often followed with the word of and the category being referred to. For example, a German shepherd is a type of dog. The German shepherd is a member of the large group of animals known as dogs.
- Real-life examples: Robins, pigeons, and eagles are types of birds. Hats, pants, and shirts are types of clothing. Vegetables, fruits, and meats are types of foods.
- Used in a sentence: Martina likes only certain types of movies, such as comedies.
- Used in a sentence: We don’t want any government types sniffing around our business.
- Used in a sentence: I told him not to type a long, angry rant on his social media profile but he didn’t listen.
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