1. a method of setting type for printing by projecting characters onto photographic film or paper rather than using metal type
Usage: printing and typography; largely historical; replaced by digital typesetting

Examples

• Photosetting revolutionized the printing industry in the mid-20th century by eliminating the need for metal type.
• The newspaper switched from letterpress to photosetting to speed up production.
• Photosetting technology allowed designers to experiment with different typefaces more easily than traditional methods.
• Before digital printing became standard, photosetting was the dominant method in commercial printing.
• The photosetting process involved using light to expose characters onto film, which was then used to create printing plates.