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Math operator

Math operator is a symbol that represents a numerical operation.

Matrix

Matrix is in the beginning and composition of metal type, a part of metal (This is usually brass matrix or copper matrix) used to cast type. A personality was either stamped or carved onto this metal.

Middle space

Middle space is a fixed space equivalent to one-fourth the breadth of the em space. It is also known as the 4-to-em (4-em) space, or middle space.

Mirror

Mirror is in computer-aided type design, to create a change to a personality that results in a reflected or mirrored image. It depends upon the software, different mirroring functions can be performed. This process is also known as flip.