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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of type
Verb
Its exact location is best found with the aid of a star chart, which, as noted by Sky & Telescope, can be generated on the AAVSO website by typing 'V462 Lup' into the 'Pick a star' box and clicking 'Create a finder chart'. —Anthony Wood, Space.com, 26 June 2025 The trial provides the first evidence that semaglutide may also help type 1 diabetics better control their condition, thereby reducing the risk of complications. —New Atlas, 25 June 2025 Brand refrained from typing his way into a sparring match. —Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025 Always open your bank’s app or type the web address in yourself. —Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 23 June 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
  • Allegiant does not tolerate disruptive behavior of any kind.
    — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • There are three holidays when alcohol of any kind is prohibited from being sold in Tennessee.
    — Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Definition of kind
Noun
  • Criminal Justice Danielle Clark, Riverdale High: Natural leadership ability, dedication to her classes and commitment to club organizations like Skills USA Criminal Justice and JROTC led to Clark’s nomination and being the top vote-getter in the criminal justice category.
    — Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 14 July 2025
  • This included a category specific to Texas resort hotels, which were rated on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.
    — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Definition of category
Verb
  • More than half of the cases — 417 — were classified as immigration violations.
    — Norma Galeana, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
  • Cashews are classified as tree nuts, one of the nine major food allergens.
    — Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Definition of classify
Noun
  • Not long ago, my wife and I brought in our daughter, Alice, who’d been out of sorts for a couple of weeks.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
  • There reportedly have been major discussions within WWE to move Knight to Raw as a fresh start of sorts, but for now, WWE’s happy medium is simply letting Knight appear on Monday nights without an official move to the red brand.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Definition of sort
Verb
  • Tolle, Boston’s second-round pick, is currently ranked No. 49 on Baseball America’s Top 100.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025
  • She was ranked by ESPN as the No. 36 recruit in the class of 2025.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2025
Definition of rank
Noun
  • Among the genre’s most iconic titles is the hit TV drama The Bridge.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • On the genre level — literate folk rock, hard funk rock and moody power pop — this three-band bill shouldn’t work, but for those who remember the changing popular musical landscape of the late 1990s and early 2000s, this is a fun refresher course.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Definition of genre
Verb
  • Nelson advises selecting the right plant for the right place, considering its sun or shade preferences, and grouping them accordingly.
    — Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025
  • Memorial Day ceremonies in West Chester are planned each year by local veterans groups VFW Post 7696 and Havelock D. Nelson American Legion Post 681.
    — Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Definition of group
Noun
  • Conservative ETFs — and virtue-signaling funds of all political stripes — are proliferating in the Trump age.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 8 July 2025
  • Linen lovers will swoon over the $53 Easy Pull-on Pant in 100% Linen (over 60 percent off the original price), which comes in a pale pink stripe that’s begging to take you for a stroll along the Amalfi this summer.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Definition of stripe

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