make-ready
[ meyk-red-ee ]
/ ˈmeɪkˌrɛd i /
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noun
Printing. the process of preparing a form for printing by overlays or underlays to equalize the impression.
the act or process of making something ready for use: a charge for make-ready on the new car.
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Origin of make-ready
First recorded in 1820–30; noun use of verb phrase make ready
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British Dictionary definitions for make-ready
make-ready
noun
printing the process of preparing the forme and the cylinder or platen packing to achieve the correct impression all over the forme
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Other Idioms and Phrases with make-ready
make ready
see get ready.
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