Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
compositor
Noun
/kəmˈpɒzɪtə/
Definition
A person or machine that arranges and sets type for printing.
Examples
- The compositor carefully arranged the pages before printing.
- In the early days of printing, a compositor worked manually to set each letter.
- The efficiency of the compositor influences the overall speed of the printing process.
Meaning
The role of a compositor is crucial in the field of publishing and printing, as they prepare text for production.
Synonyms
- typesetter
- printer
- layout artist