Typographical
adjective
Related to the arrangement of words and letters on a page.
She made a typographical error on the invitation.

Often appears as...
- typographical error
- typographical design
adjective
Related to the style and appearance of printed matter.
The typographical choice in the book was impressive.

Often appears as...
- typographical elements
- typographical style
adjective
Related to or denoting the arrangement or relationship of typesetters.
In the past, typographical unions were common.

Often appears as...
- typographical union
- typographical work
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Related to the arrangement of words and letters on a page.
She made a typographical error on the invitation.

Often appears as...
- typographical error
- typographical design
adjective
Related to the style and appearance of printed matter.
The typographical choice in the book was impressive.

Often appears as...
- typographical elements
- typographical style
adjective
Related to or denoting the arrangement or relationship of typesetters.
In the past, typographical unions were common.

Often appears as...
- typographical union
- typographical work
Usage tips
Technical
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Common Errors
Often used to discuss mistakes in typing or printing documents.

The report was flawless except for one typographical mistake.
Not Just Typos
'Typographical' can refer to the overall layout, not just individual errors.

The book’s typographical design added to its charm.
Attention to Detail
Shows attention to the visual details of written material.

Her resume was impressive, particularly the careful typographical arrangement.
Common Errors
Often used to discuss mistakes in typing or printing documents.

The report was flawless except for one typographical mistake.
Not Just Typos
'Typographical' can refer to the overall layout, not just individual errors.

The book’s typographical design added to its charm.
Attention to Detail
Shows attention to the visual details of written material.

Her resume was impressive, particularly the careful typographical arrangement.
Common Errors
Often used to discuss mistakes in typing or printing documents.

The report was flawless except for one typographical mistake.
Not Just Typos
'Typographical' can refer to the overall layout, not just individual errors.

The book’s typographical design added to its charm.
Attention to Detail
Shows attention to the visual details of written material.

Her resume was impressive, particularly the careful typographical arrangement.
Quote examples
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
American Poet
The Stamp Act was to go into operation on the first day of November. On the previous morning, the 'New Hampshire Gazette' appeared with a deep black border and all the typographical emblems of affliction, for was not Liberty dead?

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Barton Gellman
American Journalist
The causes and severity of NSA infractions vary widely. One in 10 incidents is attributed to a typographical error in which an analyst enters an incorrect query and retrieves data about U.S phone calls or emails.

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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is typographical production.

Quote examples
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
American Poet
The Stamp Act was to go into operation on the first day of November. On the previous morning, the 'New Hampshire Gazette' appeared with a deep black border and all the typographical emblems of affliction, for was not Liberty dead?

Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
The causes and severity of NSA infractions vary widely. One in 10 incidents is attributed to a typographical error in which an analyst enters an incorrect query and retrieves data about U.S phone calls or emails.

Quote examples
Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
Poetry is rather an approach to things, to life, than it is typographical production.

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