Printing & publishing

Printing & publishing

The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.

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accordian-fold

Printing & publishing; Publishing

An artistic presentation of book contents, usually contained in a slipcase, in which serial pages are printed sequentially on a long strip, and continued on the reverse at the ...

web pox

Printing & publishing; Publishing

Derisive slang for the techno-pointillism created by systematic dithering on a restricted palette, when low-yield graphics output attempts to emulate high-yield graphics input. ...

poet

Printing & publishing; Publishing

See writer, muse.

schwa

Printing & publishing; Publishing

The neutral vowel sound typically occurring in unstressed syllables, as mid-central in English words. Also, the phonetic symbol (inverted e) used to represent this sound. Derived ...

rendition

Printing & publishing; Publishing

To represent or depict something, as a rendered version. Also, to adapt or interpret something, as a translation. See edition.

score

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A mark, line, or incision as denotation or demarcation. Also, to mark or cut surface ridges, usually in a pattern. Also, to facilitate bending or folding with a crease. Also, any ...

trailer

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A short promotional film (qv) showing highlights of a forthcoming movie; see teaser, snippet. Also, the blank film at the end of a reel or strip of film, for winding off the film ...