What does PICAS mean?
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Picas
- Parts of Speech: noun
- Definition: A unit of measure used in printing, equal to 12 points or about 1/6 of an inch.
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈpaɪkəs/; UK: /ˈpiːkəs/
- Origin and Usage: The word "picas" originated in the late 19th century and is derived from the French word "piqué" meaning "pricked" or "pointed." It is primarily used in the printing industry to measure the size of typefaces and line spacing.
- Synonyms: None
- Related Words: capes, epics, scape, spica, spice
- Example Sentences:
- The headline was set in 72-point picas.
- The designer adjusted the line spacing to two picas.
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