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Em (Noun)

Meaning 1

A linear unit (1/6 inch) used in printing.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

  • Pica
  • Pica Em

Hypernyms

  • Linear Measure

Meaning 2

A quad with a square body; "since `em quad' is hard to distinguish from `en quad', printers sometimes called it a `mutton quad'".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The em is a unit of measurement in typography, equivalent to the width of the capital letter M in a particular font.
  • The printer's block contained an em, which was used to add space between lines of text.
  • In the early days of printing, the em was used as a standard unit of measurement for setting type.
  • Since the em quad is hard to distinguish from the en quad, printers sometimes called it a mutton quad.
  • The font designer carefully crafted the em to ensure that it was symmetrical and visually appealing.

Synonyms

  • Em Quad
  • Mutton Quad

Hypernyms

  • Square Measure
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