type

Universal Words noun, verb noun 1 [C] ~ (of sth) a class or group of people or things that share particular qualities or features and are part of a larger group; a kind or sort: different racial types * a rare blood type * There are three main types of contract(s). * Bungalows are a type of house. * She mixes with all types of people. * She mixes with people of all types. * I love this type of book. * I love these types of books. * (informal) I love these type of books. * What do you charge for this type of work? * What do you charge for work of this type? * It is the first car of its type to have this design feature. 2 [sing.] (informal) a person of a particular character, with particular features, etc: She's the artistic type. * He's not the type to be unfaithful. * She's not my type (= not the kind of person I am usually attracted to). 3 (-type) (in adjectives) having the qualities or features of the group, person or thing mentioned: a police-type badge * a continental-type cafe 4 [U] letters that are printed or typed: The type was too small for me to read. * The important words are in bold type. 5 [U] (technical) the small metal blocks used for printing letters and numbers verb 1 to write sth using a WORDPROCESSOR or TYPEWRITER: [V] How fast can you type? * typing errors / courses * [VN] This letter will need to be typed (out) again. * Type (in) the file name, then press 'Return'. * Has that report been typed up yet? 2 [VN] (technical) to find out the group or class that a person or thing belongs to: Blood samples were taken from patients for typing.