Definitions

1. verb

to represent or characterize a particular quality or aspect; to serve as an example or symbol of something

“The city’s vibrant nightlife typifies the carefree spirit of its younger residents.”

2. verb

to reduce or summarize something to its most typical or characteristic features

“The artist’s latest piece typifies the style of postmodernism.”

3. verb

to make or become typical or stereotypical

“The depiction of the villain in the movie typifies the common trope of the evil genius.”

4. noun

a typical example or representative of something

“The new restaurant is a good typify of the city’s culinary scene.”