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Definition type in British English

type noun

noun
/taɪp/
1

a group of people or things with similar qualities or features that make them different from other groups

Example

What type of dog have you got?

Example

a local builder who does all types of building work

Example

I won't tolerate this type of behaviour from my students.

Example

It's a good price for a bike of this type.

Example

We provide advice to all types of businesses.

Synonyms and related words
ontology type category
2

someone with particular interests or qualities

Example

I'm not really a sporty type.

Example

All her friends are really arty types.

Example

Sam isn't the romantic type.

Synonyms and related words
outlier individual character
Example

Use bold type for the title.

Example

The book is produced in large type and on thick paper.

Synonyms and related words
bold bold capitalise
4

in a manner not typical of somebody

Example

Julia Roberts was cast against type as a wicked queen in her new film, Mirror Mirror.

Definition type in British English