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DATA POINTSSymbols used to plot information or events on a graph or
chart.
DATUM LINEA line that indicates the position of a datum plane.
DEADLINEFinal delivery date.
DEBUGGINGLocating and eliminating software deficiencies.
DECALSee DECALCOMANIA.
DECALCOMANIAAn image printed on specially prepared paper or film
for transfer to another surface.
DECKLE EDGEThe rough or uneven edge of paper intentionally
produced during manufacturing.
DELINEATETo give depth to line art by making particular lines heavier.
DENSITY RANGEAlso called DENSITY SCALE. Measured differences
between the minimum and maximum densities of a particular negative or
positive.
DEPICTTo represent.
DEPTHThickness as measured downward from the surface of an object.
DEPTH OF FIELDThe distance between the closest sharply focused point
to the farthest point in focus.
DESCENDERSThe parts of lowercase letters that fall below the main
body base line, such as g, p, and q.
DESIGNA planned or intended arrangement of the elements in a
composition.
DESIGNER'S COLORSOpaque watercolors of high quality.
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