Type
noun
A category of people or things having common features.
What type of music do you like?
Often appears as...
- type of music
- type of food
noun
A person, thing, or event seen as symbolizing a particular quality or concept.
He's the type of person who always helps others.
Often appears as...
- type of person
- type of leader
noun
A design or make of something, especially a machine.
What type of car do you drive?
Often appears as...
- type of car
- type of machine
verb
Write using a typewriter or keyboard.
I'm typing up a report.
Often appears as...
- type a report
- type an email
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Technical
noun
A set of letters and symbols in a particular design, used in printing or on a computer.
I really like the type used in that book.
Often appears as...
- type design
- type face
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Technical
noun
A category of people or things having common features.
What type of music do you like?
Often appears as...
- type of music
- type of food
noun
A person, thing, or event seen as symbolizing a particular quality or concept.
He's the type of person who always helps others.
Often appears as...
- type of person
- type of leader
noun
A design or make of something, especially a machine.
What type of car do you drive?
Often appears as...
- type of car
- type of machine
verb
Write using a typewriter or keyboard.
I'm typing up a report.
Often appears as...
- type a report
- type an email
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A set of letters and symbols in a particular design, used in printing or on a computer.
I really like the type used in that book.
Often appears as...
- type design
- type face
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Common Features
Refers to distinguishing traits that categorize people or things similarly.
Birdwatchers know which type of bird they've seen by its features.
Pro Tip 2/3Choice Expression
Use 'type of' to express preferences or choices among categories.
In restaurants, I prefer the type of dessert that's chocolate-based.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Specific
'Type of' indicates a general category, not a specific item or example.
She is interested in the type of books you rarely find anymore.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Features
Refers to distinguishing traits that categorize people or things similarly.
Birdwatchers know which type of bird they've seen by its features.
Pro Tip 2/3Choice Expression
Use 'type of' to express preferences or choices among categories.
In restaurants, I prefer the type of dessert that's chocolate-based.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Specific
'Type of' indicates a general category, not a specific item or example.
She is interested in the type of books you rarely find anymore.
Pro Tip 1/3Common Features
Refers to distinguishing traits that categorize people or things similarly.
Birdwatchers know which type of bird they've seen by its features.
Pro Tip 2/3Choice Expression
Use 'type of' to express preferences or choices among categories.
In restaurants, I prefer the type of dessert that's chocolate-based.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Specific
'Type of' indicates a general category, not a specific item or example.
She is interested in the type of books you rarely find anymore.
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The psychology of...
But it's not just a personality type that shows up in advice columns. It's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. The psychological definition of narcissism is an inflated, grandiose self-image. To varying degrees, narcissists think they're better looking, smarter, and more important than other people,
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The benefits of a...
Finally, Gabriella's parents are likely to be subordinate bilinguals who learn a secondary language by filtering it through their primary language. Because all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer.
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How to create a great...
how can you play and win the name game you start with three steps first select what type of name you want there are seven different categories of names and pretty much every brand in the world falls within one of these seven categories eponymous names like disney and burberry
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What a World Champion...
lips mushy and we cannot have mushy lips and be a champion and I drink ice water but perhaps most importantly is my best friend chapstick there is a handful of people around the world who can whistle love to whistle and have turned a routine type of sound into heart
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How stress affects your...
High levels of cortisol can also cause you to put on those extra calories as visceral or deep belly fat. This type of fat doesn't just make it harder to button your pants. It is an organ that actively releases hormones and immune system chemicals called cytokines
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Questions No One Knows...
built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life, and might flash in and out of existence in a nanosecond. But nonetheless, combined, they make up a vast multiverse
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Why sitting is bad for...
Recent studies have found that sitting for long periods is linked with some types of cancers and heart disease and can contribute to diabetes, kidney and liver problems. In fact, researchers have worked out that, worldwide,
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
So, it's a reassuring type of noise, but it's also a way of greeting. So, she speaks your language, not like Ruby. Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive,
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What would happen if you...
Drinking well might also have various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that optimal hydration can lower the chance of stroke, help manage diabetes, and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
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Bring on the learning...
those who divide the world into two types and those who do not." Well, I do.
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The psychology of...
But it's not just a personality type that shows up in advice columns. It's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. The psychological definition of narcissism is an inflated, grandiose self-image. To varying degrees, narcissists think they're better looking, smarter, and more important than other people,
Video examples
The benefits of a...
Finally, Gabriella's parents are likely to be subordinate bilinguals who learn a secondary language by filtering it through their primary language. Because all types of bilingual people can become fully proficient in a language regardless of accent or pronunciation, the difference may not be apparent to a casual observer.
Video examples
How to create a great...
how can you play and win the name game you start with three steps first select what type of name you want there are seven different categories of names and pretty much every brand in the world falls within one of these seven categories eponymous names like disney and burberry
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What a World Champion...
lips mushy and we cannot have mushy lips and be a champion and I drink ice water but perhaps most importantly is my best friend chapstick there is a handful of people around the world who can whistle love to whistle and have turned a routine type of sound into heart
Video examples
How stress affects your...
High levels of cortisol can also cause you to put on those extra calories as visceral or deep belly fat. This type of fat doesn't just make it harder to button your pants. It is an organ that actively releases hormones and immune system chemicals called cytokines
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
built on different types of particles, with different properties, obeying different laws. Most of these universes could never support life, and might flash in and out of existence in a nanosecond. But nonetheless, combined, they make up a vast multiverse
Video examples
Why sitting is bad for...
Recent studies have found that sitting for long periods is linked with some types of cancers and heart disease and can contribute to diabetes, kidney and liver problems. In fact, researchers have worked out that, worldwide,
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
So, it's a reassuring type of noise, but it's also a way of greeting. So, she speaks your language, not like Ruby. Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive,
Video examples
What would happen if you...
Drinking well might also have various long-term benefits. Studies have shown that optimal hydration can lower the chance of stroke, help manage diabetes, and potentially reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
those who divide the world into two types and those who do not." Well, I do.
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I like all types of women. I accept them as they are when they come into my life... But I'm not a romantic. I'm just up-front. I like to be a part of something real, not make-believe. I tell women to tell me the truth, to just lay it out. Let me be the judge and decide if I want you around or not. Let me have my choice.
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I love my smart, supportive, if-I-see-something-I'm-going-to-speak-up type of men.
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I'm not afraid to take big shots. I'm not afraid to take any type of shots.
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I have the type of passion that I don't think a lot of people have.
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I wasn't really raised to be the type of person to have doubts.
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I think I have proven that I can play any type of character.
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Ryan Garcia
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I'm definitely not afraid to take on any type of challenge.
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I'm the type of person who's never said never.
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Flo Rida
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I'm influenced by all types of music.
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Karen Kingsbury
American Novelist
I write about true-life type things.
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Future
American Musician
I like all types of women. I accept them as they are when they come into my life... But I'm not a romantic. I'm just up-front. I like to be a part of something real, not make-believe. I tell women to tell me the truth, to just lay it out. Let me be the judge and decide if I want you around or not. Let me have my choice.
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Jessie Reyez
Canadian Musician
I love my smart, supportive, if-I-see-something-I'm-going-to-speak-up type of men.
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Gerald Green
American Athlete
I'm not afraid to take big shots. I'm not afraid to take any type of shots.
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Patrick Beverley
American Basketball Player
I have the type of passion that I don't think a lot of people have.
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John Malkovich
American Actor
I wasn't really raised to be the type of person to have doubts.
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Nafessa Williams
American Actress
I think I have proven that I can play any type of character.
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Ryan Garcia
American Boxer
I'm definitely not afraid to take on any type of challenge.
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Kamaru Usman
Nigerian Athlete
I'm the type of person who's never said never.
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Flo Rida
American Musician
I'm influenced by all types of music.
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Karen Kingsbury
American Novelist
I write about true-life type things.
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