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in photography and filmmaking, the image can differ in terms of sharpness and clarity. A number...

a short story, usually anonymous, that is passed by word of mouth from one generation to another...

(also spelt fount) the size and style of characters used in printing.

a unit of meter or unit of rhythm. See meter and rhythm.

a note that explains, gives examples of, references or elaborates something that appears in the...

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