Publishing

Publishing

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

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Low earth orbit (LEO)

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A satellite system used in telecommunications. LEO satellites orbit the earth between 400 and 1,000 miles above the planet's surface. LEOs are mostly used for data communication such as e-mail, ...

Zipper sign

Printing & publishing; Publishing

The illuminated text stream of continuously moving headlines shown scrolling on the sides of the Times Tower on Times Square in New York City, operated from 1928 through 1963, and intermittently ...

Die cut

Printing & publishing; Publishing

To consistently cut regular and irregular shapes by using a die. Low cuts and perforations are made by impressing onto a steel rule; high cuts are pressed by a "cookie-cutter". See kiss die cut.

Stratum / strata

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A layer of material, naturally or artificially formed, often formed one upon another; derived from "cover" or "spread".

Trade secret

Printing & publishing; Publishing

A secret method, technique, process, formula, pattern, compilation, or device used to competitive advantage in a business, which exclusivity is secured by financial inducements and non-disclosure ...

Change order

Printing & publishing; Publishing

Alternate term for alteration; see AA, insert, sandwich, PE, proofread.

Golden parachute

Printing & publishing; Publishing

Colloquial expression for a clause in the employment contract of a senior executive that provides financial and other benefit guaranties if a change of corporate ownership, business practice, or ...