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[ taɪp ]

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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.

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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?

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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:

🇵🇹 tipo

🇮🇳 प्रकार

🇩🇪 Art

🇮🇩 jenis

🇺🇦 тип

🇵🇱 rodzaj

🇯🇵 タイプ

🇫🇷 type

🇪🇸 tipo

🇹🇷 tip

🇰🇷 유형

🇸🇦 نوع

🇨🇿 typ

🇸🇰 typ

🇨🇳 类型

🇸🇮 vrsta

🇮🇸 gerð

🇰🇿 түр

🇬🇪 ტიპი

🇦🇿 növ

🇲🇽 tipo

Word origin

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.