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Halftone

Meaning in graphic design, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In graphic design, halftone means: An image that represents tones using a pattern of printing dots.

In Turkish: tramlı görüntü, yarımton

How it is used

Use for dot-based tone reproduction rather than an ordinary smooth digital gradient.

Example sentences

  1. Under the magnifier, the portrait resolves into a halftone.

    Discrete printed dots combine visually into perceived continuous tones.

  2. The designer enlarged the halftone for a deliberately graphic effect.

    Normally unobtrusive printing dots become an intentional visual texture.

Common collocations

  • halftone dots
  • halftone screen
  • print-readyDescribes a final file that meets the printer's requirements and can go straight to press, with correct size, bleed, colour mode, image resolution and fonts.
  • proofA trial version of a design, on paper or as a PDF, that the designer and client check carefully for mistakes and colour before the full print run starts.

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