CEFR C1

typography

noun

Meaning

The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

Examples

The magazine is famous for its bold and innovative typography.
She studied typography for years to understand how letter spacing affects the reader.

Synonyms: font, type design, typesetting, graphic design

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typography (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: taɪˈpɒɡrəfi

Definition

The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

Examples

The magazine is famous for its bold and innovative typography.
She studied typography for years to understand how letter spacing affects the reader.
Poor typography can make even the most interesting article difficult to finish.

How to Use typography

typography of (prepositional phrase): describing the specific style used in a document — "The typography of the book was inspired by 1920s posters."

Synonyms of typography

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