Typography Meaning

/taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/
B2

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nounThe art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

nounThe practice or process of printing with type.

That kinetic typography video you made was awesome, Jim!
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The design of the book's pages, including the font and spacing, is called ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The graphic designer spent a lot of time choosing the right ____ to make the new website look professional today.

From French typographie from Medieval Latin typographia from Ancient Greek τυπογράφος (tupográphos, “certified copy”) + -ίᾱ (-íā). By surface analysis, type + -o- + -graphy.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The design of the book's pages, including the font and spacing, is called ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The graphic designer spent a lot of time choosing the right ____ to make the new website look professional today.

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