typecast
typecast · typecasts · typecast / typecasted · typecasting
To cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedlyTo cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly.
UK/ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/US/ˈtaɪp.kæst/
Meaning
4 sensesTo cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly.
cast repeatedly in the same kind of role
To identify one as being of a specific type because of one's appearance, colour, religion etc.
identify as belonging to a certain type
To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).
Does anyone know how to typecast a String in Java into an int?
(historical)To found type in a mold.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From type + cast.From type + cast.
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Forms
typecasts, typecasting, typecast, typecast| Base form | typecast · to typecast |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | typecasts |
| Present participle | typecasting |
| Past simple | typecast / typecasted |
| Past participle | typecast / typecasted |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- identify as belonging to a certain type:type
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle