2type verb
types; typed; typ·ing 1 : to write with a computer keyboard or typewriter [no obj] ▪ How fast can you type? ▪ I never learned how to type. [+ obj] ▪ Type your name here. ▪ She asked her secretary to type a memo. — sometimes + up ▪ Can you type this up for me? 2 [+ obj] technical : to find out what group something is in
▪ The lab will type this blood sample. [=the lab will determine what type of blood the sample is]
▪ The lab will type this blood sample. [=the lab will determine what type of blood the sample is]
— typing noun [noncount]
▪ genetic typing
▪ genetic typing
