typecast

== English == === Etymology === From type +‎ cast. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈtaɪp.kæst/ === Noun === typecast (plural typecasts) (programming) The modification of the data type of a variable or object. === Verb === typecast (third-person singular simple present typecasts, present participle typecasting, simple past and past participle typecast or (common, but sometimes proscribed) typecasted) (acting) To cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly. To identify one as being of a specific type because of one's appearance, colour, religion etc. (programming) To cast (change of data type of a variable or object). (printing, historical) To found type in a mold. ==== Translations ====