typ
typ — noun
1. a written short form of the words 'typewriter' or 'typewritten', used in notes,
a written short form of the words 'typewriter' or 'typewritten', used in notes, classified advertisements, and office forms to save space
Mark asked the secretary to prepare a typ. copy of the contract.
typ. copy = typewritten copy
The classified ad read: 'Wanted — vintage typ. in good working order, cash paid.'
typ. = typewriter in classified ad context
Rin found an old typ. manuscript in a box at the secondhand book market.
Submit a digital file and a typ. résumé to the HR office.
The librarian labeled the folder 'typ. notes' and stored it with the other archival materials.
用法筆記
Commonly found in classified ads, library catalog entries, and office forms where space is limited. The period after 'typ' is standard in formal writing, though it is often omitted in very informal notes.
2. a written short form of the word 'typical', used in informal notes, schedules, a
a written short form of the word 'typical', used in informal notes, schedules, and forms to describe what is usual or expected in a particular situation
A typ. lunch in the school cafeteria includes rice, a main dish, and soup.
typ. lunch = typical lunch in a daily schedule
Eitan's typ. morning routine starts with a run through the park near his apartment.
The weather this week has been typ. for a Taipei summer — hot, humid, and rainy.
Putri gave a typ. answer when asked about her weekend plans: 'Nothing special.'
A typ. workday at the clinic begins at eight and ends at five.
- unusual
the opposite of what is typical or expected
用法筆記
Frequently used in informal written contexts such as personal notes, forms, and casual schedules. In formal writing, the full word 'typical' is preferred.
常見錯誤
3. a written short form of 'typographer', 'typographic', or 'typographical', used i
a written short form of 'typographer', 'typographic', or 'typographical', used in publishing, printing, and graphic design contexts
The publisher hired a freelance typ. to check the book's layout before printing.
typ. = typographer in publishing context
Mateo noticed a small typ. error in the headline just before the newsletter was finalized.
Greta studied typ. design at a university in Milan before opening her own studio.
The magazine's art director consulted a senior typ. about the readability of the new font.
Bilal updated the typ. specifications in the style guide, including font size and line spacing.
用法筆記
Used primarily in professional publishing, printing, and design settings. In formal publications, the full terms 'typographer', 'typographic', or 'typographical' are preferred over the abbreviated form.