type

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a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
printed characters
all of the tokens of the same symbol
a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end
write by means of a keyboard with types
identify as belonging to a certain type
A combining form signifying impressed form
The mark or impression of something
Form or character impressed
A figure or representation of something to come
That which possesses or exemplifies characteristic qualities
A general form or structure common to a number of individuals
The original object, or class of objects, scene, face, or conception, which becomes the subject of a copy
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
A raised letter, figure, accent, or other character, cast in metal or cut in wood, used in printing
Such letters or characters, in general, or the whole quantity of them used in printing, spoken of collectively
To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand
To furnish an expression or copy of

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