Publishing

Publishing

Publishing is the process of producing literature, music or information and making it available to the general public.

Industry: Printing & publishing

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Bullet

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A heavy dot or distinctive mark used for calling attention to particular sections of text; as derived from "ball". This design element is often used to setoff listed items ("bullet list"); and such a ...

Thingamajig / thingumajig

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A referent for any unknown object, tool, gadget, device, mechanism, technique, or process, or for any typical or representative specimen; also called thingamabob, thingy, thingamadoodle, whatsis, ...

Heteronym

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A word spelled the same (homograph) as another but having a different sound and meaning (eg: lead ; row ; bear ). See homonym, oronym, vocabulary, rhetorical forms, alphabet; compare contranym.

Lightweight paper

Printing & publishing; Publishing

Book paper (qv) with basis weight less than 40# (60 gsm). See paper.

Collateral

Printing & publishing; Publishing

Printed pieces, such as newsletters and brochures, that support and supplement display or broadcast advertising.

Copyright

Printing & publishing; Publishing

The exclusive ownership of a literary, musical, or artistic work, and the protected right to make use of such a tangible work for a specified period of time; including the right to: (1) reproduce the ...