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type·set

 (tīp′sĕt′)
tr.v. type·set, type·set·ting, type·sets Printing
To set (written material) into type; compose.

type′set′ter n.
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typesetting

(ˈtaɪpˌsɛtɪŋ)
n
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) the act of setting text in type for printing
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type•set•ting

(ˈtaɪpˌsɛt ɪŋ)

n.
1. the process or action of setting type.
adj.
2. used or intended for setting type.
[1855–60]
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typesetting

The process by which type is assembled for printing.
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typesetting

[ˈtaɪpˌsetɪŋ] Ncomposición f (tipográfica)
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typesetting

[ˈtaɪpsɛtɪŋ] ncomposition f (en imprimerie)
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typesetting

[ˈtaɪpˌsɛtɪŋ] ncomposizione f
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