typesetting

[ tahyp-set-ing ]
/ ˈtaɪpˌsɛt ɪŋ /

noun

the process or action of setting an article, book, or other printed matter into type.

adjective

used or intended for setting type.

Origin of typesetting

First recorded in 1855–60; type + setting

Definition for typesetting (2 of 2)

typeset
[ tahyp-set ]
/ ˈtaɪpˌsɛt /

verb (used with object), type·set, type·set·ting.

to set (textual matter) in type.

adjective

(of written, textual matter) set in type.

Origin of typeset

First recorded in 1865–70; back formation from typesetter

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British Dictionary definitions for typesetting

typeset
/ (ˈtaɪpˌsɛt) /

verb -sets, -setting or -set

(tr) printing to set (textual matter) in type