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compositor

Compositor (noun) means a person who sets type; a typesetter.

noun
1
A person who sets type; a typesetter.
2
One who, or that which, composes or sets in order.
3
A system that puts images together in a buffer (such as individual windows on a desktop) to generate a final display image.
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Etymology

From French compositeur, from Latin compositor.

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What is the meaning of compositor?

"compositor" (noun) means a person who sets type; a typesetter.

What are the different meanings of compositor?

"compositor" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who sets type; a typesetter; 2. One who, or that which, composes or sets in order; 3. A system that puts images together in a buffer (such as individual windows on a desktop) to generate a final display image.

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