isTypically
isTypically is a predicate concept used in software design to indicate a check for typicality within a given context. In practice, a function or method named isTypically returns a boolean value that signifies whether a subject exhibits characteristics that are considered standard or representative for a particular domain, dataset, or rule set.
The idea behind isTypically is to formalize a notion of normality or commonality. Typicality can be defined
Common usage patterns include data cleansing (flagging typical values to distinguish them from outliers), feature engineering
- isTypicallyPriced(product) checks whether product.price falls within a category-specific price band.
- isTypicallyActive(user) determines if a user’s activity level matches historical patterns for their segment.
Naming considerations should balance clarity and intent. Some teams prefer isTypical or isTypicallyForContext to avoid ambiguity,