photocomposition

American  

[foh-toh-kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌfoʊ toʊˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /

noun

Printing.

1. any method of composition using photography, as composition by means of a photocomposer.

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photocomposition British  

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən /

noun

1. Also called: photosetting.   phototypesetting.  printing typesetting by exposing type characters onto photographic film or photosensitive paper in order to make printing plates

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Etymology

Origin of photocomposition

First recorded in 1925–30; photo- + composition

Example Sentences

The printing work traditionally done by pre-press shops was first weakened by the introduction of photocomposition machines.

From From the Print Media to the Internet by Lebert, Marie

The traditional printing business was first disrupted by new photocomposition machines, with lower costs.

From Technology and Books for All by Lebert, Marie

In the book industry, traditional printing was first disrupted by new photocomposition machines, with lower costs.

From The eBook is 40 (1971-2011) by Lebert, Marie

The printing work done by pre-press shops was first disrupted by new photocomposition machines.

From Technology and Books for All by Lebert, Marie

Traditional printing was first disrupted by new photocomposition machines, with lower costs.

From A Short History of EBooks by Lebert, Marie