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noun

ˈtīp How to pronounce type (audio)
Definition of typenext
1
as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common what type of people do you generally hang out with?

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2
as in category
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic a music store that has a good selection of all types of music, not just pop, rock, and rap

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type

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verb

as in to classify
to arrange or assign according to type type the birds by geographical range

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How is the word type distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of type are character, description, kind, nature, and sort. While all these words mean "a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities," type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

When can character be used instead of type?

While the synonyms character and type are close in meaning, character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

When is it sensible to use description instead of type?

The words description and type can be used in similar contexts, but description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

When might kind be a better fit than type?

The synonyms kind and type are sometimes interchangeable, but kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

When could nature be used to replace type?

Although the words nature and type have much in common, nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

When is sort a more appropriate choice than type?

While in some cases nearly identical to type, sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

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Recent Examples of type
Verb
The key caps are perhaps a touch small for a decently sized laptop, but not enough to get in the way of typing. —PC Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025 That includes longer messages, HD media, typing indicators, and much more. —Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025 The Razer brand is well known in the gaming community for its high responsiveness, satisfying typing sounds, and attractive designs. —Anja Webb, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025 Instead of clicking on links in emails or messages, manually type the URL or use a trusted bookmark. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for type
Recent Examples of Synonyms for type
  1. kind
  2. category
  3. classify
  4. sort
  5. rank
  6. genre
  7. group
  8. stripe
Noun
  • The study, believed to be the first of its kind, was published in Prehospital and Disaster Medicine by a team at Oklahoma State University (OSU).
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Thanks to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on the country, that success story might be the last of its kind, for a while at least.
    — Angela Watercutter, Wired News, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of kind
Noun
  • For instance, the international feature category currently honors the submitting country, not the director — even though the director’s name is engraved on the Oscar statuette.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The recall is labeled as Class III by the FDA, its lowest category.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of category
Verb
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature classifies the Western Santa Cruz tortoises as critically endangered, estimating approximately 3,400 tortoises remained as of 2010.
    — Ayana Archie, NPR, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Kathleen Kelley Reardon, an expert on organizational politics, classifies political environments from minimally to pathologically politicized.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of classify
Noun
  • Queen, a Baltimore native whose commitment to the state school was a coup of sorts for Maryland basketball, is projected as a lottery pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Looking Ahead: The Race to Redefine Payments In the coming years, expect an arms race of sorts in the fintech world, as incumbents and startups alike pour resources into building or partnering for super apps.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of sort
Verb
  • Part of that is the spotlight placed on Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the only two players ahead of him in the world ranking.
    — Bob Spear, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
  • UConn finished ranked below Louisville (21), Clemson (22) and Memphis (25), all of whom lost in the tournament’s first round.
    — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of rank
Noun
  • Taste is subjective, and USA TODAY Books has plenty of genres to recommend.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Punk rock, a genre that’s known for being explicit, aggressive, and wildly feverish might be the best to capture a feeling as intense and complicated as love.
    — Stephanie Mendez, SPIN, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of genre
Verb
  • The climbing community—and our editorial staff—still felt that none of these disciplines ought to be grouped together.
    — Maya Silver, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Perhaps most useful for sticky note aficionados is the app’s ability to quickly group sticky notes.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of group
Noun
  • The fish’s body is generally yellow, with black scales forming a stripe down the side of its body, according to the study.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Cam Bates earning his stripes Sophomore wide receiver Cam Bates appeared in 13 games last season and caught the sole touchdown of his collegiate career against Portland State.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of stripe

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