Printing & publishing

Printing & publishing

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

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baud rate

Printing & publishing; Publishing

The unit of measure representing the speed of signaling or data transfer, equal to the number of pulses or bits per second, also called "baud"; eponymous derivation after J.M.E. ...

panel

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A distinct section that is sunk below or raised above the surface, or enclosed by a frame or border; see tool line, emboss. Also, one page of a brochure, such as one panel of a ...

eight sheet

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A poster measuring 60 x 80 inches (153 x 203cm), and traditionally composed of eight individual sheets. Compare octavo; see sheet.

leading

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A thin strip of type metal or brass, less than type-high, used for increasing the space between lines of type; compare solid, see quad, slug, nonpareil, tracking, furniture, ...

reference marks

Printing & publishing; Publishing

Any of various distinctive symbols or superscript numbers used to direct a reader to further information in a bibliography, annotation, appendix, or other text. See asterisk, ...