Rotogravure

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊtəˌɡrəˌvjʊr/

Definitions of rotogravure

noun a printing process using a rotary press with intaglio cylinders

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a rotogravure printing press at the museum.

A2 The magazine featured stunning rotogravure images of nature.

B1 Rotogravure is a printing process that produces high-quality images.

B2 The artist's work was showcased in a rotogravure publication.

C1 The rotogravure technique requires precision and expertise.

C2 The company invested in state-of-the-art rotogravure equipment for their printing operations.

adjective related to or produced by the rotogravure process

Example Sentences

A1 The rotogravure printing process is used to create high-quality magazines and catalogs.

A2 The rotogravure images in the newspaper were very clear and detailed.

B1 The rotogravure plates were carefully prepared to ensure accurate reproduction of the artwork.

B2 The rotogravure press operator had years of experience in the industry.

C1 The rotogravure technique requires precision and expertise to achieve optimal results.

C2 The rotogravure printing company is known for its exceptional quality and attention to detail.

Examples of rotogravure in a Sentence

formal The magazine used high-quality rotogravure printing for their latest issue.

informal Did you see the pictures in that magazine? They were printed using rotogravure.

slang I love how those photos turned out in the magazine - must be that rotogravure printing.

figurative Her memories were like images printed in rotogravure, vivid and detailed.

Grammatical Forms of rotogravure

past tense

rotogravured

plural

rotogravures

comparative

more rotogravure

superlative

most rotogravure

present tense

rotograves

future tense

will rotogravure

perfect tense

have rotogravured

continuous tense

is rotogravuring

singular

rotogravure

positive degree

rotogravure

infinitive

to rotogravure

gerund

rotogravuring

participle

rotogravuring

Origin and Evolution of rotogravure

First Known Use: 1863 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'rotogravure' originated from the combination of the French word 'roto' meaning rotation and 'gravure' meaning engraving.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a printing process involving intaglio engraving on a rotating cylinder, the term 'rotogravure' has evolved to also refer to the high-quality printing of photographs in newspapers and magazines.