Typeface Meaning in English

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Definition

A typeface is a set of letters, numbers, and symbols with a consistent design, used in writing and printing. Examples include Arial, Times New Roman, and Helvetica.

Usage & Nuances

'Typeface' is more formal and technical, often used in design or printing contexts. It refers to the overall design, while 'font' originally meant a specific size or style of that design, though in everyday speech 'font' is used for both.

• Spanish: tipo de letra - familia tipográfica
• Portuguese (BR): fonte - tipo de letra
• Portuguese (PT): tipo de letra - fonte
• Chinese (Simplified): 字体
• Chinese (Traditional): 字體
• Hindi: टाइपफेस
• Arabic: نوع الخط
• Bengali: টাইপফেস - অক্ষরের নকশা
• Russian: гарнитура - шрифт (дизайн)
• Japanese: 書体
• Vietnamese: kiểu chữ
• Korean: 서체
• Turkish: yazı tipi
• Urdu: ٹائپ فیس - کتابتی طرز (ڈیزائن)
• Indonesian: jenis huruf

Example Sentences

Arial is a popular typeface used in many documents.

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Designers spend hours picking the perfect typeface for a logo.

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Changing the typeface can totally change how a page feels.

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I love this old book because of its unique typeface.

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Choose a clean typeface for your presentation.

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Every computer has several typefaces installed.

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