type-cast
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type′-cast`
v. -cast, -cast•ing,
adj. Print. v.t., v.i.
1. to cast (type).
adj. 2. (of text to be printed) having the type already cast.
[1875–80]
type•cast
(ˈtaɪpˌkæst, -ˌkɑst)v.t. -cast, -cast•ing.
1. to cast (an actor) in a role that matches the actor's physique, personality, etc.
2. to cast (an actor) repeatedly or exclusively in the same kind of role.
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type-cast
Past participle: type-cast
Gerund: type-casting
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