Definition of types

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  • types is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • types is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • types is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of types

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

    Examples

    1. the capable type

    Synonyms

    1. case
    2. character
    3. eccentric
  • identify as belonging to a certain type (verb)

    Examples

    1. Such people can practically be typed

    Synonyms

    1. typecast
  • write by means of a keyboard with types (verb)

    Examples

    1. type the acceptance letter, please

    Synonyms

    1. typewrite
  • all of the tokens of the same symbol (noun)

    Examples

    1. the word `element' contains five different types of character
  • a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper (noun)

    Examples

    1. he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up
  • a subdivision of a particular kind of thing (noun)

    Examples

    1. what type of sculpture do you prefer?
  • (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon (noun)
  • printed characters (noun)

    Examples

    1. small type is hard to read

See definition of types in Merriam Webster