noun
- the process or craft of making printing plates, especially for lithography, engraving, or photographic reproduction
Usage: technical; printing industry
Examples
- The platemaking department handles all the preparation work before printing begins.
- Modern platemaking techniques have become increasingly digital and automated.
- She studied platemaking as part of her graphic design curriculum.
- Platemaking requires precision and attention to detail to ensure quality prints.
- The company invested in new equipment to improve their platemaking efficiency.