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Type

Classification or category used to distinguish between different kinds of entities.

A Type refers to a classification or category used to distinguish between different kinds of entities, objects, data structures, or concepts based on shared characteristics.

Etymology

From Middle English tipe, from Old French tipe, from Latin typus, meaning 'model, type'.

Explain Like I’m 5

A type is like sorting toys - it helps us group similar things together so we can understand them better.

FAQ

What is a type? A way to categorize things
,Why do we use types? To organize and understand different kinds of entities
,How are types used in computer science? To define the characteristics of data

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

category kind class

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

classification concept

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

integer string boolean

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

data structure ontology

Indexes

categorical classification

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