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Type sizes

Scope note

The measure, usually in points of the dimensions of type, taken from the body of the individual type, rather than from the actual printing area. BATCOB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255298

Broader Terms used

<size by specific type>

Equivalent Terms used

type size

Created

13yrs ago

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