A1 noun Neutral #4,127 most common

type

/taɪp/

A category or group of things that share similar qualities or characteristics. In technology, it describes a specific classification of devices, software, or files.

Examples

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1

What type of computer do you have at home?

What type of computer do you have at home?

2

The system supports every type of modern browser.

The system supports every type of modern browser.

3

I love this type of app because it is very fast.

I love this type of app because it is very fast.

Word Family

Noun
type
Verb
type
Adverb
typically
Adjective
typical
Related
typist
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Tags'. You give a 'Type' to things to 'Tag' them into groups.

Quick Quiz

What _____ of software are you installing on your laptop?

Correct!

The correct answer is: type

Examples

1

What type of computer do you have at home?

everyday

What type of computer do you have at home?

2

The system supports every type of modern browser.

formal

The system supports every type of modern browser.

3

I love this type of app because it is very fast.

informal

I love this type of app because it is very fast.

4

Researchers analyzed each type of digital communication method.

academic

Researchers analyzed each type of digital communication method.

5

Please confirm the type of hardware required for the project.

business

Please confirm the type of hardware required for the project.

Word Family

Noun
type
Verb
type
Adverb
typically
Adjective
typical
Related
typist

Common Collocations

file type the format of a computer file
data type a classification of data in programming
font type the style of the text characters
screen type the specific technology used for a display
media type the category of content like video or audio

Common Phrases

type of

a specific kind of something

one of a type

unique or specific to a group

prototype

the first version of a machine or design

Often Confused With

type vs tape

Tape is a long strip of sticky material; type refers to a category or category of something.

type vs kind

Kind is more informal, while type is often used for technical classifications.

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Usage Notes

Use 'type' when you want to be precise about classification. It is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget the word 'of' after 'type', saying 'this type computer' instead of 'this type of computer'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Tags'. You give a 'Type' to things to 'Tag' them into groups.

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Word Origin

From the Greek word 'typos', which means a mark, impression, or the outline of something.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: types Usually used in the pattern: type of + [noun] Can be used as a singular or plural noun

Quick Quiz

What _____ of software are you installing on your laptop?

Correct!

The correct answer is: type

More Technology words

laptop

A1

A laptop is a portable personal computer that is small and light enough to be used on a person's lap. It combines a screen, keyboard, and processor into one battery-powered unit that you can carry easily.

screen

A1

A screen is the flat surface on an electronic device, such as a television, computer, or smartphone, where images and information are displayed. It is the part of the hardware that the user looks at to interact with the device.

keyboard

A1

A keyboard is an input device consisting of a set of keys that you press to type letters, numbers, and symbols into a computer. It is also a musical instrument that looks like a piano and produces electronic sounds.

mouse

A1

A small device that you move with your hand to control the cursor on a computer screen. It allows users to select, click, and drag items by pressing buttons on its surface.

headphones

A1

Headphones are a pair of small speakers that you wear over or inside your ears to listen to music or sound without other people hearing it. They are commonly used with phones, computers, and music players.

speaker

A1

A speaker is an electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound. It is used to listen to music, voices, or other sounds from computers, phones, or home entertainment systems.

website

A1

A website is a collection of connected pages on the internet that contains information about a person, company, or subject. You use a web browser like Chrome or Safari to visit a website and read its content.

search

A1

A search is the act of looking for something or someone carefully. In technology, it refers to using a computer program or website to find specific information or files.

download

A1

A computer file that has been moved from the internet or a larger system to a smaller device like a computer or phone. It can also refer to the process of transferring this data from one place to another.

click

A1

A click is the short, sharp sound made when a computer mouse button is pressed. It also refers to the physical action of pressing a button on a digital device to select or activate something on a screen.

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