Synonyms

typesetting

American

[tahyp-set-ing] / ˈtaɪpˌsɛt ɪŋ /

noun

the process or action of setting an article, book, or other printed matter into type.

adjective

used or intended for setting type.

Etymology

Origin of typesetting

First recorded in 1855–60; type + setting

Example Sentences

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One of the company’s focus areas is complex typesetting for long texts, including Bibles.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

Ng and her crew, many of them friends from UW, had to master the publishing business, along with the intricacies of a manual Chinese typesetting machine imported from Taiwan.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

At war’s end, the family returned to Seattle, where neighbors had safeguarded typesetting equipment that allowed them to restart the family printing business.

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2023

For composers, software loomed large, with the two men choosing to favor readily available symbols in popular typesetting programs like Sibelius.

From New York Times • Aug. 27, 2021

“Sir, after I finish typesetting the pages, Mr. Lewin wants me to go to the fairgrounds to research an article.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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