1. noun
a) A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane.
b) An individual considered typical of its class.
"I just peeked out toward the restaurant and there are a lot of Navy types in there. Id hate for you to get in trouble on your last night in Europe."
2. verb
a) To put text on paper using a typewriter.
The doctor ordered the lab to type the patient for a blood transfusion.
b) To enter text or commands into a computer using a keyboard.
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