Type
[taɪp]
Definition
(noun.) a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper; 'he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up'.
(noun.) a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; 'what type of sculpture do you prefer?'.
(noun.) all of the tokens of the same symbol; 'the word `element' contains five different types of character'.
(noun.) printed characters; 'small type is hard to read'.
(noun.) (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon.
(verb.) identify as belonging to a certain type; 'Such people can practically be typed'.
(verb.) write by means of a keyboard with types; 'type the acceptance letter, please'.
Typist: Sonia--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The mark or impression of something; stamp; impressed sign; emblem.
(n.) Form or character impressed; style; semblance.
(n.) A figure or representation of something to come; a token; a sign; a symbol; -- correlative to antitype.
(n.) That which possesses or exemplifies characteristic qualities; the representative.
(n.) A general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group.
(n.) The original object, or class of objects, scene, face, or conception, which becomes the subject of a copy; esp., the design on the face of a medal or a coin.
(n.) A simple compound, used as a mode or pattern to which other compounds are conveniently regarded as being related, and from which they may be actually or theoretically derived.
(n.) A raised letter, figure, accent, or other character, cast in metal or cut in wood, used in printing.
(n.) Such letters or characters, in general, or the whole quantity of them used in printing, spoken of collectively; any number or mass of such letters or characters, however disposed.
(v. t.) To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure.
(v. t.) To furnish an expression or copy of; to represent; to typify.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Emblem, symbol, figure, sign, token, mark, shadow, image, representation, adumbration.[2]. Original, model, pattern, prototype, archetype, original, exemplar, protoplast, mirror, paragon.[3]. Stamp, form, kind, sort.[4]. Printing character.
Editor: Lucia
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Mark, stamp, emblem, kind, character, sign, symbol, pattern, archetype, form,model, idea, image, likeness, expression, cast, mold, fashion
ANT:Non-description, non-classification, inexpression, misrepresentation,misindication, falsification, abnormity, deviation, caricature, monstrosity
Editor: Ozzie
Definition
n. a mark or figure struck or stamped upon something: an emblem or figure of something to come esp. the foreshadowing in the Old Testament of something realised in the New (the antitype): an exemplar pattern: a representative style model: the principal device on a coin or medal: a model in nature made the subject of a copy: (nat. hist.) that which combines best the characteristics of a group: the order in which the symptoms of a disease exhibit themselves: a chemical compound which represents the composition and structure of many more complex compounds esp. Gerhardt's four types—hydrochloric acid water ammonia and marsh-gas: a piece of metal wood or other material on one end of which is cast or engraved a character sign &c. used in printing (the sizes are designated by different names in respect of their body—i.e. the depths of the face which comes in contact with the ink plus the bevel and beard. Again differences in width render the type fat or lean or if strongly marked extended or condensed; differences in style or face are endless—Roman and Italic compose the text of all books in English; Antique (1) Gothic (2) Clarendon (3) and Black-letter (4) are approved styles for display. In America types are designated according to the number of 'points' of which the body consists. The point is 1⁄12 of a Pica; Nonpareil would accordingly be called six points. On the Continent the point is 1⁄12 of a Cicero a body between Pica and English): the whole types used in printing.—v.t. to constitute a type of: to reproduce in type: to typify.—adj. Ty′pal.—ns. Type′-bar a line of type cast in one piece as in a linotype or typograph; Type′-block a body of metal or wood on which a type is cut or cast; Type′-cast′ing the act of founding type in moulds; Type′-cut′ter one who engraves dies for printing-types; Type′-cyl′inder the cylinder of a rotary printing-machine on which types or plates are fastened for printing; Type′-found′er one who founds or casts printers' type; Type′-found′ing; Type′-found′ry a place where type is founded or manufactured; Type′-gauge a type-measure: a gauge for estimating the size of type.—adj. Type′-high of the standard height of type—of a woodcut &c.—ns. Type′-hold′er a bookbinder's pallet or holder for use in hand-stamping; Typem′bryo an embryo at the stage when it first exhibits the type of structure of the phylum or sub-kingdom to which it belongs; Type′-met′al metal used for making types a compound of tin antimony copper and lead; Type′-scale a measuring-rod for type; Type′-set′ter a compositor: a machine which combines types in proper order for printing; Type′-set′ting.—v.t. and v.i. Type′write to produce by means of a typewriter: to practise typewriting.—ns. Type′writer a machine for producing legible characters on paper by mechanical means without the use of a pen: an operator on a typewriting machine; Type′writing.—adjs. Typ′ic -al pertaining to or constituting a type: emblematic: figurative: (nat. hist.) combining the characteristics of a group: connotative indicative.—n. Typical′ity.—adv. Typ′ically.—ns. Typ′icalness; Typificā′tion; Typifī′er.—v.t. Typ′ify to make a type of: to represent by an image or resemblance: to prefigure:—pa.p. and pa.t. typ′ifīed.—ns. Ty′pist one who uses a typewriter; Typo (tī′pō) a compositor; Ty′pocosmy (Bacon) universal terminology; Ty′pograph a machine for making and setting type; Typog′rapher a printer; Typograph′ia (pl.) miscellany relating to printers and printing: (sing.) a book of instruction in printing.—adjs. Typograph′ic -al pertaining to typography or printing.—adv. Typograph′ically.—ns. Typog′raphist a student of typography; Typog′raphy the art of printing: (orig.) the art of representing by types or symbols: the general appearance of printed matter.—adj. Typolog′ical pertaining to typology.—ns. Typol′ogy the doctrine of Scripture types or figures; Typomā′nia a craze for printing one's lucubrations.—Type genus (biol.) a generic type; Type species (biol.) a specific type.—Unity of type the fundamental agreement in structure seen in organic beings of the same class or order.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
To see type in a dream, portends unpleasant transactions with friends. For a woman to clean type, foretells she will make fortunate speculations which will bring love and fortune.
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Unserious Contents or Definition
n. Pestilent bits of metal suspected of destroying civilization and enlightenment despite their obvious agency in this incomparable dictionary.
Typist: Molly
Examples
- A constitution of the Japanese type came into existence in 1909, making China a limited monarchy. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But after the building of the temple and the organization of the priesthood, the prophetic type remains over and outside the formal religious scheme. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The repeating rifle now seemed an interesting possibility and large sums were spent in developing a weapon of this type. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- Glass thermometers of the above type are the ones most generally used, but there are many different types for special purposes. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- Edison himself began at that point, and his note-books show that he made various experiments with this type of lamp at a very early stage. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- His manners were perfect, and his courtliness was that of a typical southern gentleman of the highest type. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
- Torpedo boats of this type have been acquired by, and now form a part of, the United States Navy. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Glass thermometers of the above type are the ones most generally used, but there are many different types for special purposes. Bertha M. Clark. General Science.
- There is a sort of short dark Welshman, and certain types of Irishmen, who are Iberians by race. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Its main features are described as follows: The types, being rubbed or scraped narrower toward the foot, were to be fixed radially upon a cylinder. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The metal casting of each page is very thin, and when required to be used, it is screwed on to blocks of wood to the same height as ordinary types. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- She and those stars seemed to me at once the types and witnesses of truth all regnant. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Vessels of the Monitor type still form useful parts of the United States Navy, in which the Monterey and Monadnock are its most representative types. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The types, placed upon a flat stone embedded in a movable table, were inked with large soft balls covered with pelts. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- The officer showed him what he had typed and he read it over and signed it. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- I went in and found the major sitting at a table in the bare room with maps and typed sheets of paper on the wall. Ernest Hemingway. A Farewell To Arms.
Typist: Wesley