noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sheet of paper on which overlays are pasted for printing. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   The process of preparing such sheets. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The process of preparing something for use. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The process of preparing something for use.; The process of preparing a printing press for a print run. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

set-upsetup

Etymology

From make + ready.

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