คำว่า ' stereotype ' ( VT )
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คำนิยามในภาษาอังกฤษ (definition) :
[n.] A plate forming an exact faximile of a page of type or of an engraving, used in printing books, etc.; specifically, a plate with type-metal face, used for printing.
[n.] The art or process of making such plates, or of executing work by means of them.
[v. t.] To prepare for printing in stereotype; to make the stereotype plates of; as, to stereotype the Bible.
[v. t.] Fig.: To make firm or permanent; to fix.