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    Design Words is a glossary that compiles Graphic Design terminology, where one can find definitions, synonyms and related terms used in Graphic Arts. From typography to printing, editorial to binding, we built — and continuously update — a free resource, valuable for beginners, students, professionals and experts.

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zincotypy

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zincogravure

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zincography

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yearly

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xylogravure

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xylography

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wrapper

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work and turn

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work and tumble

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wire-O

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wire stitching

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widow

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white glue

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web-fed offset

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watermark

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waterless [offset printing]

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water-based varnish

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verso

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versal

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vector image

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varnish

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UV varnish

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uppercase

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unlead

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unit varnish

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under-run

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uncoated paper

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ultra violet

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typo

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typeface family

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typeface

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type ruler

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type metal

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type case

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type cabinet

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turn-in

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triptych

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trimmed

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trim

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trichromy

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tree-free

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translineation

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tracing paper

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top-edge gilt

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title page

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tip-on

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tip-in

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TIFF

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three-knife trimmer

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thread sealing

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thread counter

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thread

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thermochromic ink

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textured paper

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text block

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tailband

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tail

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tag

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table of contents

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swiss binding

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superscript

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subscript

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stitch and knot

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stem

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station

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standard colour

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spread

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spot varnish

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spot colour

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spoilage

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split run

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splicase

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spiral and rings

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spiral

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spine piece

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spine

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spectrophotometer

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spectrodensitometer

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speckle

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sort

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snap

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smyth sewn

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small caps

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slide

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singer sewing

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signature

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side stitch

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side sewing

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shade

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sewn

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sewing

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serifed

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serif

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sensitised paper

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self adhesive paper

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screen rulling

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screen printing

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screen

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score

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scanner

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satin

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sans serif

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saddle stitching machine

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saddle stitch

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ruling pen

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ruled ornament

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rubber-band hinge

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rounded spine

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rounded corners

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rotogravure

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rotary printing press

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roman

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roller set

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roll fold

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rivet

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RIP

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rich black

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ribbon marker

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RGB

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revision marks

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revised proof

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reverse out

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retouch

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reticule

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resolution

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reproduction

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reproduce

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report

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repaginate

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register

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reel

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reducer

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ream

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raster image

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rainbow printing

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centered text

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ragged right (text)

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ragged left (text)

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quadriptych

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quadrichromy

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polyvinyl acetate

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PVA

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polyurethane

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PUR

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punch

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pulp

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publishing house

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publication

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proofreading marks

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proof machine

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