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Printing & publishing
The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.
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comedy / comedia
Printing & publishing; Publishing
A literary form designed to amuse by use of wit, humor, criticism, or ridicule; derived from "revel" (komos). Comedy is usually identified as a dramatic form, but the term also ...
chase
Printing & publishing; Publishing
An adjustable rectangular frame into which composed type is secured or locked for printing or platemaking; derived from "enclosed space", case. See furniture, quoin, reglet, ...
stylish
Printing & publishing; Publishing
Conforming to current fashion; vogue, smart, chic, dernier cri, faddish, trendy, fancy, whimsy, craze, mania, clinquant, kitsch. See art, design, graphic design, designing on ...
stratum / strata
Printing & publishing; Publishing
A layer of material, naturally or artificially formed, often formed one upon another; derived from "cover" or "spread".
trade secret
Printing & publishing; Publishing
A secret method, technique, process, formula, pattern, compilation, or device used to competitive advantage in a business, which exclusivity is secured by financial inducements ...
change order
Printing & publishing; Publishing
Alternate term for alteration; see AA, insert, sandwich, PE, proofread.
golden parachute
Printing & publishing; Publishing
Colloquial expression for a clause in the employment contract of a senior executive that provides financial and other benefit guaranties if a change of corporate ownership, ...
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