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noun
A sheet of paper on which overlays are pasted for printing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The process of preparing such sheets.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
The process of preparing something for use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: set-up, setup
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The process of preparing something for use.
The process of preparing a printing press for a print run.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: media, printing, publishing
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Synonyms: set-up, setup
Antonyms: none provided
History
From make + ready.
