autolettering
nounUK /ˌɔːtəʊˈlɛtərɪŋ/
US /ˌɔːtoʊˈlɛtərɪŋ/
Autolettering is when a machine writes letters or words by itself.
The sign maker used autolettering to put the shop's name on the window.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A feature in design software that places letters automatically.
The poster app has autolettering that fills in the title for you.
3. The automatic printing of letters on labels or packages.
Autolettering on the boxes made shipping faster.
4. A machine-made style of letters rather than hand-drawn ones.
The banner's autolettering looked neat and even.