Publishing

Publishing

Publishing is the process of producing literature, music or information and making it available to the general public.

Industry: Printing & publishing

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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 applies to nondramatic ...

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, galley.

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 press, CRAP, Occam's ...

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 and non-disclosure ...

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, business practice, or ...