Glossary

The PRINTING United Alliance Glossary serves as an excellent industry terminology resource. It is the language by which we all communicate. Without it, universal understanding would be impossible.

To keep our constituents well informed about changes to the increasingly complex industry terminology, PRINTING United Alliance has developed this glossary of terms. Definitions are for general reference only. Usage may vary between companies, individuals, or national and country customs. The information presented is as accurate as the authors and editors can ascertain and PRINTING United Alliance assumes no responsibility for the use of information presented herein.
  • Object
    A graphic or picture that is embedded in a document file using object linking and embedding (OLE).
  • Object color
    The aspect of the appearance of an object dependent upon the spectral composition of the incident light, the spectral reflectance or transmittance of the object, and the spectral response of an observer.
  • Object linking and embedding (OLE)
    A standard method for inserting an object into a document, where the document retains a connection or link with its original program.
  • Object oriented
    A graphic image that is created with mathematical descriptions instead of pixels.