1. to set type or arrange text for printing using a photographic or digital process rather than metal type
Usage: printing and publishing; technical; third person singular present tense of photocompose

Examples

• The printing company photocomposes the manuscript before sending it to the press.
• Modern publishers photocompose documents digitally rather than using traditional metal type.
• She photocomposes the layout for the magazine each week.
• The software photocomposes text and images into a single formatted document.