definition of
type

[1] #1 type n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?". wn

[2] #2 type n. [character, eccentric, case] a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities); "a real character"; "a strange character"; "a friendly eccentric"; "the capable type"; "a mental case". wn

[3] #3 type v. [typewrite] write by means of a keyboard with types; "type the acceptance letter, please". wn

[4] #4 type v. [typecast] identify as belonging to a certain type; "Such people can practically be typed". wn

[5] #5 type n. (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon. wn