Definition

To arrange written material in a specific format for printing or display.

Example

The designer will typeset the book before it goes to print.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you finish the document you were working on?

Not yet, I still need to typeset it properly.

I can help you with that if you want!

That would be great, thanks! It always takes me a while to typeset everything correctly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Typeset → It is formed from "type" (from Old French *type*, meaning a category or kind) and "set" (from Old English *settan*, meaning to place or put). The word "typeset" means to place or arrange types or characters in a specific format for printing or display.

Memory Tip

Think of arranging different 'kinds' ('type') of letters or characters in a specific 'place' ('set') — that's what typeset means.

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