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compositor
This term refers to a specialized technical role within the printing industry. While it historically described a craftsman manually setting lead type in a composing stick, in modern contexts it encompasses digital typesetters who manage the spatial arrangement of text and graphics for publication.
Because the role is highly specific to the trade of printing and publishing, it is rarely used in general conversation. It carries a connotation of precision and technical expertise in layout and typography, distinguishing the compositor from a general graphic designer or a writer.
Meanings
Examples
The experienced compositor carefully arranged the lead letters in the chase.
I need a skilled compositor to handle the layout for this academic journal.
The compositor noticed a typo in the galley proof before it went to press.
He worked as a compositor for a small local newspaper in the fifties.
Ask the compositor if we can increase the leading between these paragraphs.
The role of the compositor has evolved significantly with the advent of digital software.
Maybe I should have become a compositor instead of a writer.
A master compositor can balance white space and text perfectly on a page.