type (Noun) — A subdivision of a particular kind of thing. ex. "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"
type (Noun) — A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities). ex. "the capable type"
type (Noun) — (biology) the taxonomic group whose characteristics are used to define the next higher taxon.
type (Noun) — Printed characters. ex. "small type is hard to read"
type (Noun) — All of the tokens of the same symbol. ex. "the word 'element' contains five different types of character"
type (Noun) — A small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper. ex. "he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up"
type (Verb) — Write using a keyboard; press keys on a computer keyboard. ex. "type the acceptance letter, please"
type (Verb) — Identify as belonging to a certain type. ex. "Such people can practically be typed"