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Record 1 1998-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
  • Layout (Graphic Arts)
DEF

A circular device consisting of two rotating wheels used to determine the percentage of enlargement or reduction of copy or to calculate the final dimensions for reproduction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
  • Maquette et mise en page
DEF

Instrument utilisé lors de la mise en page pour calculer le pourcentage d'agrandissement et de réduction d'un original, habituellement une illustration.

Spanish

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