X-HEIGHT
Height of the lowercase "x", thus the height of the main part or body of the type. Its bottom is known as the baseline and its top as the mean line. Ascenders tower above it, descenders extend below it.
ZAPPING
Using a remote control device to change television channels from across the room. This technique is usually applied to commercial avoidance.
ZIPPING
Using a remote control device to skip ahead of any portion of a television or VCR program. Usually applied to skipping over commercials.
ZONED EDITIONS
Editions of the newspaper distributed to specific geographic areas.
ZOOM
To move in or out on a television scene by manipulating the lens only (not the whole camera).
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