noun
- plural of platemaker: workers who create printing plates used in commercial printing processes
Usage: printing industry
Examples
- The platemakers worked overnight to prepare the printing plates for the morning run.
- Modern platemakers use computer-to-plate technology instead of traditional film methods.
- The printing company employed three experienced platemakers.
- Digital platemakers can produce higher quality results than older photographic processes.
- The platemakers carefully inspected each plate for defects before sending it to press.
- Training new platemakers requires knowledge of both chemistry and digital imaging.