typing

/ˈtaɪpɪŋ/

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Also seen as: typings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Assignment or classification by type.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonyms: classifying, categorizing; classification, categorization; sorting

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Assignment or classification by type. — The assignment of data types for variables.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “typing” mean?

Assignment or classification by type.

Is “typing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.