typecast

Verb

1. 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. To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).
4. (historical) To found type in a mold.

Noun

The changing of the data type of a variable or object.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/

Etymology

From type + cast.

Synonyms

type

Translations

encasellar

tipificar

typisieren

rzutować

zaszufladkować

szufladkować