typecasting
ˈtaɪp.kɑː.stɪŋ
Definition

Definition of typecasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
entertainmentRareprocess of repeatedly assigning someone to the same stereotypeRare
  • Typecasting limited her to similar roles in every movie.
2.
typosphereDatedact of posting typewritten messages onlineDated
  • Typecasting is popular among vintage typewriter enthusiasts.

Adjective

1.
stereotypingRarecharacterized by identifying people as a specific typeRare
  • His typecasting views limited his understanding of others.
categorizing labeling stereotypical
2.
technologyTECH.involving conversion of data typesTECH.
  • The typecasting error caused the program to crash.
data conversion
3.
actingRarerelated to casting actors in similar rolesRare
  • She was tired of being in typecasting roles.
pigeonholing stereotyping
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act to prevent being assigned a fixed role or character
Actors often avoid typecasting by choosing diverse roles.

Origin of typecasting

English, type (kind) + casting (assigning a role)

Examples of typecasting in a sentence

  • The director worried that typecasting would make the villain feel predictable.
  • Typecasting let her share a typed poem straight from her ribboned machine.
  • The forum has rules to keep typecasting posts readable and on topic.
  • Typecasting can lead to unfair assumptions.
  • Avoiding typecasting helps in understanding diversity.
  • Typecasting issues can lead to unexpected results.

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  1. French:typecasting, stéréotypé, ...
  2. German:Rollentypisierung, stereotypisch, ...
  3. Italian:incasellamento, stereotipato, ...
  4. Spanish:encasillamiento, estereotipado, ...
  5. Portuguese:estereotipagem, estereotipado, ...
  6. Chinese:角色定型, 刻板印象的, ...
  7. Japanese:タイプキャスティング, ステレオタイプ化する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَنْميط الأَدْوار, مُنَمَّط, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַיְפְּקַאסְטִינְג, מְסַוֵּג, ...
  10. Russian:типажирование, стереотипный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тайпкастинг, стереотипний, ...
  12. Hindi:टाइपकास्टिंग, रूढ़िबद्ध, ...
typecast
ˈtaɪpkæst

Definition of typecast - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
actingactor repeatedly cast in similar roles
  • He became a typecast after his first comedy role.
pigeonhole stereotype
2.
stereotypecategorization of someone based on appearance or traits
  • Her typecast as a villain limited her career options.
labeling stereotyping

Verb

tr.
1.
actingcast an actor in similar roles repeatedly
  • She was typecast as the villain in many films.
categorize pigeonhole stereotype
2.
technologyTECH.change the data type of a variableTECH.
  • The programmer typecast the integer to a string.
cast convert
3.
stereotypingRarestereotype someone or somethingRare
  • She often typecast her colleagues based on their backgrounds.
categorize label stereotype
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assign an actor the same type of role repeatedly
The director typecast an actor in every romantic comedy.

Origin of typecast

English, type (kind) + cast (form)

Examples of typecast in a sentence

  • She struggled to break free from her typecast.
  • His typecast as a comedian overshadowed his dramatic talents.
  • The typecast of athletes as unintelligent is unfair.
  • The actor feared being typecast after his breakout role.
  • Directors often typecast him in comedic roles.
  • She had to typecast the variable to ensure compatibility.

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  1. French:acteur catalogué, cantonner, ...
  2. German:Typbesetzung, festlegen, ...
  3. Italian:attore stereotipato, etichettare, ...
  4. Spanish:encasillado, encasillar, ...
  5. Portuguese:ator estereotipado, rotular, ...
  6. Chinese:固定角色演员, 定型, ...
  7. Japanese:型にはまった役, 同じ役に配役する, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمَثِّل نَمَطِي, حَصَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:טַיְפְּקָאסְט, לְטַיֵּפְקָּסְט, ...
  10. Russian:типаж, закреплять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:типаж, типізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:टाइपकास्ट, एक ही तरह की भूमिकाएँ देना, ...
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