Quarto

/kwˈɔrtoʊ/

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Definition

(noun) A size of paper (7.5"-10" x 10"-12.5" or 190-254 x 254-312 mm). Formed by folding and cutting one of several standard sizes of paper (15"-20" x 20"-25" or 381-508 x 508-635 mm) twice to form 4 leaves (eight sides).

Sentence Examples

He owns a rare and valuable quarto edition of the play.

Quarto refers to a book size created by folding a sheet twice.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The rare book was printed in ____ format, with each sheet folded twice to create four leaves.