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Typesetting: meaning, definitions and examples

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typesetting

 

[ ˈtaɪpˌsɛtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

digital publishing

The process of arranging text and images on a page for printing or digital display.

Synonyms

composition, formatting, layout

Examples of usage

  • Typesetting is an essential part of creating a visually appealing book layout.
  • Professional typesetting can greatly enhance the readability of a document.
Context #2 | Verb

publishing

To arrange text and images on a page for printing or digital display.

Synonyms

arrange, compose, format

Examples of usage

  • The designer typeset the manuscript before sending it to the printer.
  • Typesetting software makes it easy to adjust the layout of a document.

Translations

Translations of the word "typesetting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 composição tipográfica

🇮🇳 टाइपसेटिंग

🇩🇪 Satz

🇮🇩 penyusunan huruf

🇺🇦 набір тексту

🇵🇱 skład tekstu

🇯🇵 組版 (くみはん)

🇫🇷 composition typographique

🇪🇸 composición tipográfica

🇹🇷 dizgi

🇰🇷 조판 (jopan)

🇸🇦 صف الحروف

🇨🇿 sazba

🇸🇰 sadzba

🇨🇳 排版 (páibǎn)

🇸🇮 postavljanje besedila

🇮🇸 letursetning

🇰🇿 теру

🇬🇪 ტაიპსეტინგი (taipsetingi)

🇦🇿 mətnin düzülməsi

🇲🇽 composición tipográfica

Etymology

The practice of typesetting dates back to the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century. Before the digital era, typesetting involved manually arranging metal type pieces to form text for printing. With the advent of computers and desktop publishing software, typesetting became more efficient and accessible to a wider audience.

See also: prototype, subtype, type, typeface, types, typewriter, typical, typify, typing, typist, typography.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,851, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.