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Typesetter

Definition: A person or machine that sets or composes type, typically for printed materials such as books, newspapers, or magazines.

Sense 1 (Noun): A person who manually sets type by arranging individual metal or wooden blocks of letters, numbers, and symbols.

Example Sentence 1: The typesetter carefully arranged each letter by hand to create perfectly aligned text.

Example Sentence 2: The skilled typesetter meticulously crafted beautiful typography for the book.

Sense 2 (Noun): A machine or computer software that automatically sets and arranges digital type for printing.

Example Sentence 1: The modern printing press uses automated typesetters to speed up production.

Example Sentence 2: The typesetter software allows designers to easily manipulate and edit typographic elements.

Sense 3 (Noun): A device used to arrange and set type in letterpress printing.

Example Sentence 1: The typesetter in the old printing shop was a remarkable piece of engineering.

Example Sentence 2: The vintage typesetter is on display in the museum, showcasing the history of printing technology.

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