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typecasting

typecasting

9.8
Making individual metal letters for use in old letterpress printing
  • noun
  • /ˈtaɪpˌkæstɪŋ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : fundición de tipos
  • The museum displayed equipment used for typecasting in the early days of printing.

Examples

  • Is typecasting still used in modern printing?

  • Before digital printing, typecasting was an essential skill in every print shop.

  • He learned about typecasting while studying the history of book production.

  • Many artists appreciate the beauty of typecasting letters.

  • The artist showcased an old typecasting machine used to create metal letters for printing.

  • In traditional publishing, typecasting is essential for achieving high-quality printed materials.

  • During our visit to the museum, we learned about the fascinating process of typecasting in letterpress printing.

Synonyms

typefounding
vstypecasting
  • Archaic
9.8

Making metal letters used in old printing presses

is the specific act of casting individual metal letters rather than the wider business

How Modern

phototypesetting
  • Archaic
8.5
typecasting
  • Archaic
9.8

Surface Forms

typecasting singular
typecastings plural

Etymology

Typecasting originally meant making metal type ('letters') by casting ('shaping metal'), a common job in old print shops. That's why typecasting refers to the process of creating the metal letters used for traditional printing.