Type: meaning, definitions and examples

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type

 

[ taษชp ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

A fundamental data type provided by a programming language that defines the data format and operations that can be performed on it.

Synonyms

data type, datatype, variable type

Examples of usage

  • In Python, 'int' is a built-in type used to represent integers.
  • The 'string' type in C++ is used to store sequences of characters.
Context #2 | Noun

personality

A category or classification of people based on their common characteristics, behaviors, or traits.

Synonyms

category, classification, kind

Examples of usage

  • She has a very outgoing type of personality.
  • What type of person are you looking to hire for this position?
Context #3 | Verb

typewriting

To write something using a typewriter or a keyboard.

Synonyms

input, key, write

Examples of usage

  • He typed the report on his laptop.
  • I need to type up this document before the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "type" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tipo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Art

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jenis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rodzaj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท type

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tipo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูˆุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ typ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ typ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑปๅž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vrsta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gerรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรถv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tipo

Etymology

The word 'type' originated from the Latin word 'typus', which in turn came from the Greek word 'typos' meaning 'a blow, mark, impression'. Over time, the meaning of 'type' evolved to include various senses related to classification, printing, and computing. Today, 'type' is commonly used in the fields of programming, personality assessment, and typewriting.

See also: prototype, subtype, typeface, types, typesetting, typewriter, typical, typify, typing, typist, typography.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #280, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.