type

/tˈa‍ɪp/

/ˈtaɪp/

to type

MAIN VERB

to write using a physical or digital keyboard

synonyms : typewrite

identify as belonging to a certain type

synonyms : typecast

Type

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

synonyms : kind

antonyms : antitype

1.1

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

synonyms : case

1.2

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

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

all of the tokens of the same symbol

printed characters

Examples

1. Some common types of cooking oils include canola oil, vegetable oil, and sunflower oil.

2. My favorite type of ice cream is chocolate with chunks of hazelnut.

3. They adopted the same type of dog from the shelter.

4. In the animal kingdom, the lion belongs to the type of big cats.