typesetting
|type-set-ting|
B2
/ˈtaɪpˌsɛtɪŋ/
(typeset)
arranging text
Etymology
Etymology Information
'typesetting' originates from the combination of 'type' and 'setting', where 'type' refers to printed characters and 'setting' refers to the arrangement.
Historical Evolution
'Typesetting' evolved from the practice of manually arranging movable type for printing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the manual arrangement of type, but now it includes digital processes.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of arranging text for printing.
The typesetting of the book was done meticulously to ensure readability.
Synonyms
Verb 1
present participle of 'typeset'.
He is typesetting the new edition of the magazine.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41