desktop publishing

noun
UK: /ˌdesk.tɒp ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/
US: /ˌdesk.tɑːp ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/

  1. The production of printed material by means of a personal computer having a layout program.

    1. I use desktop publishing to create flyers.
    2. Many small businesses now rely on desktop publishing for marketing materials.

  2. The activity of designing and producing printed documents, such as newsletters or brochures, using special software on a personal computer.

    1. She teaches a class in desktop publishing.
    2. The company invested in new software for its desktop publishing department.

Synonyms

dtp electronic publishing
desktop publishing verb

  1. To produce printed material using desktop publishing software.

    1. We desktop publish our own newsletter.
    2. The marketing team will desktop publish the promotional brochure in-house.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "desktop publishing" in English means: The production of printed material by means of a personal computer having a layout program., The activity of designing and producing printed documents, such as newsletters or brochures, using special software on a personal computer..

The phonetic transcription of "desktop publishing" is /ˌdesk.tɒp ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌdesk.tɑːp ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "desktop publishing": dtp, electronic publishing.

Example usage of "desktop publishing": "I use desktop publishing to create flyers.". More examples on the page.