typecast

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Synonyms: type cast, type-cast, typecase, telecast, typecasts

Antonyms: type cast, type-cast, typecase, telecast, typecasts

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|programming}} The [[modification]] of the [[data type]] of a [[variable]] or [[object]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|acting}} To [[cast]] an [[actor]] in the same kind of [[role]] repeatedly.
2. To [[identify]] one as being of a specific [[type]] because of one's [[appearance]], [[colour]], [[religion]] etc.
3. {{lb|en|programming}} To [[cast]] (change of [[data type]] of a [[variable]] or [[object]]).
4. {{lb|en|printing|historical}} To [[found]] [[type]] in a [[mold]].

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