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/tˈaɪpɪŋ/ Listen

verb

Type v. t. (past & past part. typed; pres. part. typing)

To represent by a type, model, or symbol beforehand; to prefigure. (R.)

To furnish an expression or copy of; to represent; to typify. (R.) "Let us type them now in our own lives."

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Etymology of 'Typing'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Typing" Quotes from Famous Books

... motorists, first and foremost," said Charles. "The opulent people who ride a-wallop to their offices in cars. Suppose that Ethelinda Bellairs, who is a trifle absent-minded, has got the sack for typing a letter like this: 'I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your communication of the 25th ult., and ask you to note that a sudden sense of indefinable yearning seized Hephzibah. She closed her eyes and slowly swayed towards him. Awaiting the favour of an early reply, etc.'—what ...

— Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, February 18th, 1920 • Various

... you are, aunt Nesta," said Ann thankfully. "You don't realise what a vivid imagination you have got. When I was typing that last story of yours, I was simply astounded at the ideas you had thought of. I remember saying so to uncle Peter. You can't expect to have a wonderful imagination like yours and not imagine ...

— Piccadilly Jim • Pelham Grenville Wodehouse

... near St. Louis, was pleasantly agitated at the prospect of a dance in the old court saloon, which was assembly-room and everything else for the little place. The thirteen holy fires were alight—a large one, to represent Christ; a lesser one, to be trampled out by the crowd, typing Judas. The twelfth cake, one slice with the ring in it, was cut, and there were drink and laughter, but, as yet, no music. Gwen Malhon, a drift-wood collector, was the most anxious to get over the delay, for he had begged a dance from Louison. ...

— Myths And Legends Of Our Own Land, Complete • Charles M. Skinner