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TYPECAST: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TYPECAST?

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The synonyms of “Typecast” are: type, pigeonhole, conventionalize, standardize, categorize, compartmentalize, label, tag

Typecast as a Verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “typecast” as a verb can have the following definitions:

Identify as belonging to a certain type.
Represent or regard (a person or their role) as fitting a particular stereotype.
Cast repeatedly in the same kind of role.
Assign (an actor or actress) repeatedly to the same type of role, as a result of the appropriateness of their appearance or previous success in such roles.

categorize	Place into or assign to a category. Children learn early on to categorize.
compartmentalize	Separate into isolated compartments or categories. You cannot compartmentalize* your life like this.*
conventionalize	Represent according to a conventional style. Highly conventionalized ways of distinguishing between good and evil.
label	Distinguish as a compound or molecule by introducing a labeled atom. Many pupils felt that they were labelled as failures.
pigeonhole	Put a document in a pigeonhole. She pigeonholed her worry about him.
standardize	Determine the properties of (something) by comparison with a standard. We could standardize* on US equipment.*
tag	Attach a monitoring tag to. We have to tag* the sheep before sale or when moving them from one farm to another.*
type	Write something on a typewriter or computer by pressing the keys. Type the acceptance letter please.