English Explanatory Dictionary

typecast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The modification of the data type of a variable or object.
verb
  1. To cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly.
  2. To identify one as being of a specific type because of one's appearance, colour, religion etc.
  3. To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).
  4. To found type in a mold.

Pronunciation

/ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/ /ˈtaɪp.kæst/ en-us-typecast.ogg en-au-typecast.ogg

Word forms

typecast typecasts typecasting typecasted

Etymology

From type + cast.

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