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Script vs Typeface - What's the difference?

script | typeface |

In typography|lang=en terms the difference between script and typeface

is that script is (typography) type made in imitation of handwriting while typeface is (typography) the particular design of some type a font, or a font family.

As nouns the difference between script and typeface

is that script is (countable|obsolete) a writing; a written document while typeface is (typography) the particular design of some type a font, or a font family.

As a verb script

is to make or write a script.

script

English

Noun

(wikipedia)(Scripting language) (en noun)
  • (countable, obsolete) A writing; a written document.
  • Written characters; style of writing.
  • (typography) Type made in imitation of handwriting.
  • (countable, legal) An original instrument or document.
  • (countable) The written document containing the dialogue and action for a drama; the text of a stage play, movie, or other performance. Especially, the final form used for the performance itself.
  • (computing) A file containing a list of user commands, allowing them to be invoked once to execute in sequence.
  • (linguistics) A system of writing adapted to a particular language or set of languages.
  • An abbreviation for a prescription.
  • Synonyms

    * (writing) cursive, hand, handwriting, manuscript * (typography) cursive type, typeface, face, or font * (computing) batch file, macro, shell script * (linguistics) language script, writing system

    Hyponyms

    * (text for drama) screenplay * (text for drama) teleplay

    Derived terms

    * * * * * *

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To make or write a script.
  • References

    * ----

    typeface

    Alternative forms

    * type face

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (typography) The particular design of some type. A font, or a font family.
  • (printing) The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.
  • Synonyms

    * (typography) face