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Definition of Typing
1. Noun. Writing done with a typewriter.
Generic synonyms: Writing
Specialized synonyms: Double-spacing, Single-spacing, Triple-spacing, Touch System, Touch Typing
Derivative terms: Typewrite, Type
Definition of Typing
1. Verb. (present participle of type) ¹
2. Noun. Assigning or classification by type. ¹
3. Noun. (computing) the act of typing on a keyboard. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Typing
1. type [v] - See also: type
Medical Definition of Typing
1. Classification according to type. Origin: see type Bacteriophage typing, a microbiological procedure, of epidemiological importance, for distinguishing types within a seemingly homogeneous bacterial species or strain by the use of type-specific bacteriophage. HLA typing, tests done in order to determine if a patient has antibodies against a potential donor's HLA antigens. The presence of antibodies means that a particular graft will be rapidly rejected. Also used to establish paternity and in forensic medicine. (05 Mar 2000)