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PROOF PRESS [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- damped sheet of paper 1, record 1, English, damped%20sheet%20of%20paper
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The counterproof is] the offset proof that is obtained when a wet proof or print is placed upon a clean, damped sheet of paper and run through a press. 1, record 1, English, - damped%20sheet%20of%20paper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feuille mouillée d'eau
1, record 1, French, feuille%20mouill%C3%A9e%20d%27eau
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La contre-épreuve est l'] épreuve inversée d'un dessin, obtenue par simple pression, le verso de la feuille ayant été mouillé d'eau. 1, record 1, French, - feuille%20mouill%C3%A9e%20d%27eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- digital proof
1, record 2, English, digital%20proof
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof produced by means of a special printer that is designed to simulate, as closely as possible, the behavior and color of a printing press. 2, record 2, English, - digital%20proof
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A digital proof is produced without using film; hence, sometimes called a "filmless proof." 2, record 2, English, - digital%20proof
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve numérique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve réalisée à partir d'informations numériques enregistrées avant réalisation des films. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Flexography (Printing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- proofing press
1, record 3, English, proofing%20press
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A press] on which the proof is printed. 2, record 3, English, - proofing%20press
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Flexographie (Imprimerie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- presse à épreuves
1, record 3, French, presse%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuves
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine possédant tous les éléments d'une presse [flexographique] mais sans sa capacité de production qui est dédiée au tirage d'épreuves sur le support qui servira à l'impression. 1, record 3, French, - presse%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuves
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
presse à épreuves : Terme et définition tirés du Vocabulaire de la flexographie de France Brodeur. Reproduction autorisée par l'Institut des communications graphiques du Québec. 2, record 3, French, - presse%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9preuves
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
- Intaglio Printing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blueprint
1, record 4, English, blueprint
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- blueline 1, record 4, English, blueline
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A same-size copy made from paper impregnated with iron-salt compounds taken from a translucent original; often used for showing proofs from offset negatives prior to making offset plates. The resulting print is blue except where shielded by ink on the original. 2, record 4, English, - blueprint
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The blueprint replaced the traditional press proof as a means of checking layout and imposition where photographic systems are used in the composition and preparatory stages of production. 3, record 4, English, - blueprint
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
- Impression en creux (héliogravure)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bleu au ferrocyanure
1, record 4, French, bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bleu au ferroprussiate 1, record 4, French, bleu%20au%20ferroprussiate
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ferro 1, record 4, French, ferro
correct, masculine noun
- bleu 1, record 4, French, bleu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve positive obtenue sur papier au ferrocyanure d'après le négatif d'un document. Sert à la confection des maquettes de mise en page des travaux qui s'imprimeront en hélio ou en offset. 2, record 4, French, - bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ferroprussiate» est un synonyme ancien de «ferrocyanure». 3, record 4, French, - bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Litografía, offset y fototipia
- Impresión intaglio
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cianotipo
1, record 4, Spanish, cianotipo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- copia heliográfica 1, record 4, Spanish, copia%20heliogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- densitometric measurement
1, record 5, English, densitometric%20measurement
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A contract proof is judged by its ability to match the press output in resolution, colorants, tone reproduction and substrate. In contrast to a preliminary proof the contract proof must be verifiable through either densitometric or colorimetric measurements. 1, record 5, English, - densitometric%20measurement
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mesure densitométrique
1, record 5, French, mesure%20densitom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un PPR [Print Production Format] peut véhiculer les informations les plus diverses, telles que [...] des données de production, comme des prévisualisations de chaque séparation de couleur pour le préréglage de l'encrage, des fonctions de transfert, des marques de repérage ou des mesures colorimétriques et densitométriques [...] 1, record 5, French, - mesure%20densitom%C3%A9trique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- colorimetric measurement
1, record 6, English, colorimetric%20measurement
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A contract proof is judged by its ability to match the press output in resolution, colorants, tone reproduction and substrate. In contrast to a preliminary proof the contract proof must be verifiable through either densitometric or colorimetric measurements. 1, record 6, English, - colorimetric%20measurement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mesure colorimétrique
1, record 6, French, mesure%20colorim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un PPR [Print Production Format] peut véhiculer les informations les plus diverses, telles que [...] des données de production, comme des prévisualisations de chaque séparation de couleur pour le préréglage de l'encrage, des fonctions de transfert, des marques de repérage ou des mesures colorimétriques et densitométriques [...] 1, record 6, French, - mesure%20colorim%C3%A9trique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-11-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- customer's proof
1, record 7, English, customer%27s%20proof
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof made by taking a positive photo-print from a colour separation, the printing plate before being used, or by pulling a contact print from the printing plate without mounting it on the press. 1, record 7, English, - customer%27s%20proof
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épreuve client
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9preuve%20client
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve obtenue par contact (en positif) avec la plaque d'impression. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20client
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'épreuve client s'effectue avant de caler les plaques sur la presse d'impression. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20client
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-04-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- machine proof
1, record 8, English, machine%20proof
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof of the job in the printing press. 1, record 8, English, - machine%20proof
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de contrôle
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve d'essai provenant d'une machine d'impression. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-09-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dead copy
1, record 9, English, dead%20copy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The original copy, as received by the printer, which is sent to the author with the corresponding proof(press proof). It is mainly used to calculate costs resulting from changes made by the author and editor. 2, record 9, English, - dead%20copy
Record 9, Key term(s)
- author's copy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- copie morte
1, record 9, French, copie%20morte
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Copie originale telle que reçue par l'imprimeur, renvoyée à l'auteur avec les épreuves de presse. Elle sert de calcul de base pour le coût de correction de l'auteur et de l'éditeur. 1, record 9, French, - copie%20morte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stone proof
1, record 10, English, stone%20proof
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof taken after the type forme is locked up and ready to go on the press. 1, record 10, English, - stone%20proof
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It shows everything that a press proof can show, except that it gives no indication as to the quality of the press makeready and inking. 1, record 10, English, - stone%20proof
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- épreuve du marbre
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9preuve%20du%20marbre
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve tirée une fois que les caractères sont serrés dans le châssis et prêts pour la presse. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20du%20marbre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-03-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- press proof
1, record 11, English, press%20proof
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- press pull 2, record 11, English, press%20pull
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof pulled on the actual production press(as opposed to a proofing press) to show exactly how the form will look when printed. Press proofs are expensive and are normally requested only for special jobs. 1, record 11, English, - press%20proof
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "final proof". Although all press proofs are final proofs, i. e. the last proofs pulled, not all final proofs are press proofs since the latter are pulled only for special jobs. 1, record 11, English, - press%20proof
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tierce
1, record 11, French, tierce
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dernière épreuve de contrôle permettant la vérification des dernières corrections avant le tirage définitif. En fait, la tierce est tirée sur la presse à imprimer au début du tirage et constitue la première feuille du tirage. A cause de son coût élevé, la tierce n'est produite que pour certains livres à caractère scientifique ou pour des éditions soignées. 2, record 11, French, - tierce
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-03-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- press revise
1, record 12, English, press%20revise
correct, noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- machine revise 1, record 12, English, machine%20revise
correct, noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An extra proof from the corrected type when ready for machining. The machine operator generally sends a press revise to the machine reviser(at the printer's) who finally passes for press. 1, record 12, English, - press%20revise
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- révision
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9vision
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- épreuve sur machine 1, record 12, French, %C3%A9preuve%20sur%20machine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tierce est pratiquement corrigée sur la machine, puisque cette épreuve demande l'arrêt de la presse à imprimer. L'auteur ou l'éditeur vient voir sur la machine les dernières corrections effectuées. La nouvelle feuille tirée sur la presse après que les corrections ont été faites s'appelle «révision» et elle précède immédiatement le tirage définitif. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9vision
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- square rim
1, record 13, English, square%20rim
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The perfect right angle at the point where the flat of the rim (noun) meets the edge (noun), a requirement on modern proof coins. 1, record 13, English, - square%20rim
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The square rim is a result of the heavy pressure of the coining press in striking proof coins. The pressure forces the metal to flow out to the rims, to the limiting confines of the collar die. The rims thus have a more finished, square look, as opposed to the more rounded rims of a business strike. 1, record 13, English, - square%20rim
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related terms: rim (noun), edge (noun), wire edge [USA]. 1, record 13, English, - square%20rim
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- arête carrée
1, record 13, French, ar%C3%AAte%20carr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- bordure carrée 1, record 13, French, bordure%20carr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- bord carré 1, record 13, French, bord%20carr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- tranche carrée 1, record 13, French, tranche%20carr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Angle droit parfait au point de rencontre entre le plat du cordon et la tranche d'une pièce de monnaie, une caractéristique des pièces de qualité épreuve numismatique actuelles. 1, record 13, French, - ar%C3%AAte%20carr%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-12-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- rough proof
1, record 14, English, rough%20proof
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- rough pull 1, record 14, English, rough%20pull
correct
- foul proof 1, record 14, English, foul%20proof
correct
- flat pull 1, record 14, English, flat%20pull
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any proof pulled from type on a proofing press or from a plate without makeready showing what the material proofed looks like. 2, record 14, English, - rough%20proof
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rough proofs are usually pulled for identification purposes only, before filing away type galleys or engravings for storage. Also, an in-house proof pulled to check the work. 2, record 14, English, - rough%20proof
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- épreuve en première
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9preuve%20en%20premi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- première typographique 1, record 14, French, premi%C3%A8re%20typographique
correct, feminine noun
- première 1, record 14, French, premi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épreuve en première est le premier tirage fait sur une feuille de papier avec la composition telle qu'elle sort des mains du compositeur typographe ou telle qu'elle se présente en sortie de machine composeuse-fondeuse. L'épreuve est obtenue par encrage au rouleau à main et impression au taquoir ou à la presse à épreuve. Destinée à la correction en première, cette épreuve ne franchit pas les portes de l'imprimerie. 2, record 14, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20en%20premi%C3%A8re
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1988-04-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- object-level search
1, record 15, English, object%2Dlevel%20search
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the Press System will be implicitly applying a rewrite rule to an expression, the result being the binding of RHS. This constitutes a step in the object-level search. As the meta-level inference continues(top-down) continues, it experiments with different object-level steps(bottom-up) and if successful finds a proof or solution at the object-level. By this technique each object-level decision can be based on an arbitrary amount of inference at the meta-level. 1, record 15, English, - object%2Dlevel%20search
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- recherche à niveau-objets
1, record 15, French, recherche%20%C3%A0%20niveau%2Dobjets
proposal, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- uniform inking 1, record 16, English, uniform%20inking
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
v. "proof", starting : mise en marche paper rolls : bobines de papier-machine en blanc(imprime d’un seul côté de la feuille)-machine à retiration(imprime au recto et au verso) press : presse justified lines : ligne keyboard : clavier : caster : fondeuse bed of machine : marbre : quoins : coins imposing : imposition : chase : coins 1, record 16, English, - uniform%20inking
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- encrage uniforme 1, record 16, French, encrage%20uniforme
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imprimerie (v. Lar. arts & métiers 1, record 16, French, - encrage%20uniforme
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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