What does "typed" mean?

1. (typewritten) written using a typewriter or computer rather than by hand. 2. (having a data type) in computer programming, this describes a piece of information that belongs to a specific category, like a number or text.

How do you use "typed"?

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

typed

adj.

US //ˈtaɪpt// UK //tˈaɪpd// typed

1 typewritten (adj.)
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.

Example

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

Example

The archive contains several typed letters from the author, which are much easier to read than his messy handwritten notes.
- printed
- typewritten
- handwritten
- manuscript
2 having a data type (adj.)
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.

Example

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

Example

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'.
- categorised
- defined
- untyped