Typesetter: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ๏ธ
typesetter
[ หtaษชpหsษtษr ]
printing profession
A typesetter is a person who arranges text for printing. Traditionally, typesetters used metal type, but today, they often work with digital tools. Their primary role is to ensure that printed materials are visually appealing and easy to read. This includes selecting fonts, adjusting spacing, and laying out pages. Typesetters play a crucial role in the publishing industry, contributing to the aesthetic quality of books, newspapers, and magazines.
Synonyms
compositor, layout artist, printer.
Examples of usage
- The typesetter adjusted the font size for clarity.
- She works as a typesetter for a local newspaper.
- The typesetter created an attractive layout for the magazine cover.
Translations
Translations of the word "typesetter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tipรณgrafo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคเคพเคฐ เคธเฅเค เคเคฐเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Setzer
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengetik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฑะธัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ typograf
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใคใใปใใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท typographe
๐ช๐ธ tipรณgrafo
๐น๐ท yazฤฑ dizgici
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ ์ธํฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุณูู ุงูุทุจุงุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ sazba
๐ธ๐ฐ typograf
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ tipograf
๐ฎ๐ธ letur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทััั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแ แแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tipoqraf
๐ฒ๐ฝ tipรณgrafo
Etymology
The word 'typesetter' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the combination of 'type' and 'setter.' The term 'type' comes from the Greek word 'typos,' which means 'impression' or 'mark.' 'Setter' refers to a person who places things in a specific arrangement. The profession gained prominence with the invention of movable type by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century, revolutionizing printing. Before the digital age, typesetters worked with physical metal type pieces, meticulously arranging them into words and lines. With the rise of desktop publishing in the late 20th century, the role evolved, shifting towards digital typesetting. Today, typesetters are essential in graphic design, where they focus on typography and visual presentation for various media.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,723 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 34725 unlikelihood
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