typecast

About 0.07 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The modification of the data type of a variable or object.
2. verb To cast an actor in the same kind of role repeatedly.
3. verb To identify one as being of a specific type because of one's appearance, colour, religion etc.
4. verb To cast (change of data type of a variable or object).

   Does anyone know how to typecast a String in Java into an int?

5. verb To found type in a mold.

Similar words

type recast cross-cast multiclass transposition robocast retelecast crossplay replay redress

Often followed by

as in the to for by and him into

Word family

typecasting typecasts