Misprinting: meaning, definitions and examples
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misprinting
[ mɪsˈprɪntɪŋ ]
printing error
Misprinting refers to an error that occurs during the printing process, leading to incorrect text or images being produced. This can happen due to various reasons such as typos, technical malfunctions, or misalignment of printing plates. Misprints can affect the readability and perception of printed materials.
Synonyms
blunder, error, mistake, typo.
Examples of usage
- The book was recalled due to a serious misprinting.
- He discovered a misprinting on the cover of the magazine.
- The team worked hard to fix the misprinting before the deadline.
Translations
Translations of the word "misprinting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erro de impressão
🇮🇳 मिसप्रिंटिंग
🇩🇪 Fehldruck
🇮🇩 kesalahan cetak
🇺🇦 помилка друку
🇵🇱 błąd druku
🇯🇵 印刷ミス
🇫🇷 impression erronée
🇪🇸 error de impresión
🇹🇷 basım hatası
🇰🇷 인쇄 오류
🇸🇦 خطأ في الطباعة
🇨🇿 tisková chyba
🇸🇰 tlačová chyba
🇨🇳 印刷错误
🇸🇮 napaka pri tisku
🇮🇸 prentsvilla
🇰🇿 басып шығару қатесі
🇬🇪 ბეჭდვის შეცდომა
🇦🇿 çap səhvi
🇲🇽 error de impresión
Etymology
The term 'misprinting' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which means 'wrongly' or 'badly', combined with the verb 'print', which comes from the Latin 'premere', meaning 'to press'. The use of the printing press began in the 15th century, revolutionizing the distribution of information. However, as printing technology evolved, so did the occurrence of errors during the printing process. Misprints have since become a recognized phenomenon in the world of publishing and printing, prompting the need for careful proofreading and quality control.