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Antonyms for typecast


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tahyp-kast, -kahst
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtaɪpˌkæst, -ˌkɑst



Definition of typecast

Origin :
  • also type-cast, with reference to actors, 1946 (adj. and v.), perhaps a deliberate pun on the verbal phrase in the print type founding sense (attested from 1847). See type (n.) + cast (v.).
  • As in rank : verb line up; classify in system
  • As in rate : verb judge, classify
  • As in sort : verb place in order
  • As in stereotype : verb categorize as being example, standard
  • As in type : verb classify
  • As in categorize : verb sort by type, classification
  • As in characterize : verb typify, distinguish
  • As in classify : verb categorize

Synonyms for typecast

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