compositor
pronunciation
How to pronounce compositor in British English:
UK [kəmˈpɒzɪtə(r)]
How to pronounce compositor in American English:
US [kəmˈpɑzɪtə(r)]
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- Noun:
- one who sets written material into type
Word Origin
- compositor (n.)
- "a typesetter engaged in picking up arranging and distributing letters or type in a printing office," 1560s, agent noun from past participle stem of Latin componere (see composite).
Example
- 1. Used in printing ; holds the copy for the compositor .
- 2. The elements contained within the compositor .
- 3. It was said that unity would be using compiz as a compositor , but by default there is no way to configure compiz .
- 4. Copy preparation marking on copy of the appropriate instructions for the compositor or for reproduction .
- 5. Many now use computers to perform the tasks of line-typist and compositor .