Misprint

/ˈmɪs.prɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A typographical error in a printed text.

The author's name was a misprint in the book's opening credits.

An error in printing or typesetting that results in incorrect text.

Due to a misprint, the instructions were unclear and confused many readers.

A mistake in printing leading to incorrect information being presented.

The misprint in the newspaper led to a misunderstanding of the event's details.

The term 'misprint' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrong or incorrect, combined with 'print', referring to text produced on paper.

print run

A series of printed copies.

proofreading

Checking text for errors before printing.

typo

A typographical error.

typography

The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and visually appealing.

proof

A trial impression of a printed work made to check for errors.

edit

To revise or correct written material.

A goof in print.

That misprint is such a goof; they spelled the author's name wrong.

A print blooper.

Did you see that print blooper in the magazine at the store?