English Reference
adjective

typed

adj.
US /ˈtaɪpt/ UK /tˈaɪpd/ typed

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    written using a typewriter or computer rather than by hand.

    produced by means of a typewriter or computer keyboard; often used to distinguish from handwritten documents.

    Simple

    The lawyer asked for a typed copy of the witness statement.

    In context

    The archive contains several typed letters from the author, which are much easier to read than his messy handwritten notes.

    printedtypewritten
  2. 02 C1 Advanced Technical Computing

    in computer programming, this describes a piece of information that belongs to a specific category, like a number or text.

    referring to a variable or data object that has been assigned a specific data type within a programming language.

    Simple

    In this programming language, every variable must be typed before you use it.

    In context

    Strongly typed languages help developers catch errors early by ensuring that operations are only performed on compatible data types.

    Usage

    Usually placed after the verb 'to be' or used as a modifier before a noun like 'language' or 'variable'.

    untyped
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Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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