SINCE 1828
prepress
noun
pre·press
| \ ˌprē-ˈpres
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Definition of prepress
: the process of assembling and editing a product (such as a book or newspaper) prior to printing
adjusted the colors in prepress
—often used before another noun a digital prepress system
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