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prepress

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[pree-pres] / ˈpriˈprɛs /

adjective

Printing.
  1. of or relating to all operations other than the preparation of the press that are required in preparing a job for printing.

  2. (of a proof ) pulled from a finished plate prior to or in lieu of a press proof.


Etymology

Origin of prepress

pre- + press 1


Example Sentences

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As the demonstration ended, Jefferson Dunlap, dungeon master for the game and graphic prepress manager for Wizards of the Coast, said the game was very, very fun.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2024

Cathy Smith, manager of platemaking and prepress for Boxcar Press in Syracuse, N.Y., has watched printing grow ever more efficient over the decades.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 8, 2019

The Times said it would focus its editing and prepress print production operations in New York and Hong Kong.

From Reuters ● Apr. 26, 2016

The Times will concentrate editing and prepress print production in New York and Hong Kong, according to the memo.

From New York Times ● Apr. 26, 2016

If you don't have your own prepress team to help you out, then you might be scanning for a long time.

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