type

A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities).

“the capable type”

All of the tokens of the same symbol.

“the word `element' contains five different types of character”

A small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper.

“he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up”

A subdivision of a particular kind of thing.

“what type of sculpture do you prefer?”

(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon.

Printed characters.

“small type is hard to read”

Identify as belonging to a certain type.

“Such people can practically be typed”

Write by means of a keyboard with types.

“type the acceptance letter, please”