types

n a subdivision of a particular kind of thing n a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) n (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon n printed characters n all of the tokens of the same symbol n a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper v write by means of a keyboard with types v identify as belonging to a certain type