Definition of typecast Typecast

/tajˈpkæˌst/ - [taypkast] - type•cast

We found 6 definitions of typecast from 3 different sources.

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What does typecast mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

typecasts, typecasting, typecast  

typecast - cast repeatedly in the same kind of role
  cast form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
  performing arts arts or skills that require public performance
typecast - identify as belonging to a certain type; "Such people can practically be typed"
  type
  identify consider to be equal or the same; "He identified his brother as one of the fugitives"
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

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Part of speech

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  • typecast, verb, present, 1st person singular of typecast (infinitive).
  • typecast, verb (infinitive).
  • typecast, verb, past participle of typecast (infinitive).
  • typecast, verb, past simple of typecast (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Typecast is...

40% Complete
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33% Complete
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Sign Language

typecast in sign language
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