Letterset

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A set of letters of the alphabet.

    "The early version of the test used the letters F, A, S and the test was often known as the "FAS test". However, use of the lettersets C, F, L and P, R, W is preferable, because the two sets are matched for letter frequency."

  2. 2
    A sheet of letters or other characters to be applied by dry transfer.

    "Skill to prepare polyester form overlays by transferring letters and/or numerals from a letterset to a clear polyester sheet."

Example

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"The early version of the test used the letters F, A, S and the test was often known as the "FAS test". However, use of the lettersets C, F, L and P, R, W is preferable, because the two sets are matched for letter frequency."

Etymology

From letter + set.

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