Typify: meaning, definitions and examples

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typify

[ ˈtɪpɪfaɪ ]

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in technology

To typify means to represent or symbolize a particular quality or characteristic.

Synonyms

embody, represent, symbolize

Examples of usage

His actions typify the spirit of the organization.
The building typifies modern architecture.

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in social behavior

To typify means to be a typical example of a particular group or category.

Synonyms

epitomize, exemplify, represent

Examples of usage

She typifies the rebellious youth of today.
Their behavior typifies the attitude of the older generation.

Translations

Translations of the word "typify" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tipificar

🇮🇳 प्रकारित करना

🇩🇪 typisieren

🇮🇩 menggolongkan

🇺🇦 типізувати

🇵🇱 typizować

🇯🇵 型にする

🇫🇷 typifier

🇪🇸 tipificar

🇹🇷 tipik hale getirmek

🇰🇷 유형화하다

🇸🇦 تصنيف

🇨🇿 typizovat

🇸🇰 typizovať

🇨🇳 类型化

🇸🇮 tipizirati

🇮🇸 flokka

🇰🇿 түрлендіру

🇬🇪 ტიპიზაცია

🇦🇿 tipikləşdirmək

🇲🇽 tipificar

Word origin

The word 'typify' originated from the Greek word 'typos' which means a mark, impression, or form. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the act of representing or symbolizing a particular quality or characteristic.