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Added 8 October 2026

typecast

/ˈtaɪp.kɑːst/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about typecast at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

verb

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.
To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).
Does anyone know how to typecast a String in Java into an int?

Origin

From type + cast.

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