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types

noun(type)

a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

Synonyms: case, character, eccentric,

Examples:

The capable type.

types

verb(type)

identify as belonging to a certain type

Synonyms: typecast,

Examples:

Such people can practically be typed.

types

verb(type)

write by means of a keyboard with types

Synonyms: typewrite,

Examples:

Type the acceptance letter, please.

types

noun(type)

all of the tokens of the same symbol

Examples:

The word `element' contains five different types of character.

types

noun(type)

a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper

Examples:

He dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up.

types

noun(type)

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

Antonyms: antitype,

Examples:

What type of sculpture do you prefer?.

types

noun(type)

(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon

types

noun(type)

printed characters

Examples:

Small type is hard to read.

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