desktop publishing

desk·top pub·lish·ing

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [desk-top puhb-li-shing]
- /ˈdɛskˌtɒp ˈpʌb lɪ ʃɪŋ/
- /ˈdesk.tɒp ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

Definitions of desktop publishing words

uncountable noun desktop publishing Desktop publishing is the production of printed materials such as newspapers and magazines using a desktop computer and a laser printer, rather than using conventional printing methods. The abbreviation DTP is also used. 3
noun desktop publishing a means of publishing reports, advertising, etc, to typeset quality using a desktop computer 3
noun desktop publishing a system or process for designing, editing, and producing camera-ready documents, as newsletters, brochures, or magazines, using a microcomputer, special software, and a printer 3
noun desktop publishing the design and production of publications by means of specialized software enabling a personal computer to generate typeset-quality text and graphics. 1
noun desktop publishing producing printed matter via computer 1
noun Definition of desktop publishing in Technology (text, application) (DTP) Using computers to lay out text and graphics for printing in magazines, newsletters, brochures, etc. A good DTP system provides precise control over templates, styles, fonts, sizes, colour, paragraph formatting, images and fitting text into irregular shapes. Example programs include FrameMaker, PageMaker, InDesign and GeoPublish. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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desktop — Desktop computers are a convenient size for using on a desk or table, but are not designed to be portable.
formatting — the shape and size of a book as determined by the number of times the original sheet has been folded to form the leaves. Compare duodecimo, folio (def 2), octavo, quarto.
outputting — the act of turning out; production: the factory's output of cars; artistic output.
typesetting — the process or action of setting an article, book, or other printed matter into type.

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