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typecast

noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/
  • US: /ˈtaɪp.kæst/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: T AY1 P K AE2 S T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The modification of the data type of a variable or object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: acting, broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To identify one as being of a specific type because of one's appearance, colour, religion etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, programming, sciences

Examples

  • Does anyone know how to typecast a String in Java into an int?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To found type in a mold.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: media, printing, publishing

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

identify as belonging to a certain type

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Such people can practically be typed

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: type

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: identify

7

verb

Meaning 7

cast repeatedly in the same kind of role

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cast

History

Etymology

From type + cast.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: encasellar — to cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly
  • Hungarian: beskatulyáz — to cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly
  • Spanish: encasillar — to cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly
  • Catalan: encasellar — to identify someone as being of a specific type
  • Hungarian: beskatulyáz — to identify someone as being of a specific type
  • Polish: szufladkować — to identify someone as being of a specific type
  • Polish: zaszufladkować — to identify someone as being of a specific type
  • Spanish: encasillar — to identify someone as being of a specific type
  • Bulgarian: конверти́ране на ти́пове (konvertírane na típove) — to change an entity of one datatype into another
  • Polish: rzutować — to change an entity of one datatype into another