(biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon
"The scientist argued that their newly discovered species did not belong in its current type, which would force a complete rewrite of the family classification."
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 grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
"The museum has expanded its collection to include rare artifacts from every known type of ancient civilization."
In plain English: A type is a specific category or kind of something that shares similar characteristics with other things in the same group.
"She typed her name on the form and handed it to the clerk."
To put text on paper using a typewriter.
"She spent all afternoon typing her letter home to her parents."
In plain English: To type means to press keys on a keyboard to write or create text.
"She typed her report on the computer all night."
Usage: Use this verb to describe manually entering characters onto paper with an old-fashioned machine, rather than typing on a modern keyboard or creating digital documents. It is often confused with the noun form when speakers need to specify whether they are referring to the action of writing or the physical device itself.
The word "type" entered English from Middle English as meaning a symbol or figure. It traces its roots back to Latin and Ancient Greek origins related to striking or making an impression.