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typify

transitive verb typ·i·fy \ˈti-pə-ˌfī\

: to represent what is normal for (something) : to be a good or typical example of (something)

: to have the usual characteristics of (something) : to be a typical part or feature of (something)

typ·i·fiedtyp·i·fy·ing

Full Definition of TYPIFY

1
:  to represent in typical fashion :  to constitute a typical mark or instance of <realism…that typified his earlier work — Current Biography>
2
:  to embody the essential or salient characteristics of :  be the type of
typ·i·fi·ca·tion \ˌti-pə-fə-ˈkā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of TYPIFY

1622

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TYPIFY Defined for Kids

typify

verb typ·i·fy \ˈti-pə-ˌfī\
typ·i·fiedtyp·i·fy·ing

Definition of TYPIFY for Kids

1
:  represent 2 <The cathedral typifies architecture of this period.>
2
:  to have the usual characteristics of :  be a typical part of <The heavy beat typifies the band's music.>

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