1530s, "action of bringing to completion," verbal noun from finish (v.). From 1660s as "that which gives a completion to." Finishing-school is from 1804.

In hand-binding, the process of applying lettering and/or decorative elements to a book cover by blocking, tooling, inlaying, or onlaying, done by a person known as a finisher after the text block has [..]

Any of a variety of processes performed to document or publication after printing. Finishing can include cutting, trimming, folding and binding, as well as decorative operations as embossing, foil sta [..]

A series of processes by which cloth is made ready for use e.g. bleaching, dyeing, printing.

The complete process after fine-tuning the cutting and applying primary color corrections, such as applying secondary color corrections and titlings.

The final cuts taken to obtain the accuracy and finish.

Processes performed after embroidery is complete. Includes trimming loose threads, cutting or tearing away excess backing, removing topping, cleaning any stains, pressing or steaming to remove wrinkle [..]

A collective term denoting final processing of carpet subsequent to tufting and dyeing. Carpet finishing processes include shearing, brushing, application of secondary backing and application of soil retardant and antistatic chemicals.

describes any number of chemical and physical techniques used on the finished woven material to enhance or change its appearance. Typical finishes include bleaching, napping, calendering

(n) a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)(n) the act of finishing

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Inclusive term sometimes used for all bindery operations.

A collective term denoting final processing of carpet subsequent to tufting and dyeing. Carpet finishing processes include shearing, brushing, application of secondary backing and application of soil retardant and antistatic chemicals.

The method used to hem the edges of posters and bulletins. Finishing can include welded pockets or other operational techniques for hanging substrates onto billboard units.

The method used to hem the edges of bulletins. Finishing can include welded pockets or other operational techniques for hanging substrates onto billboard units.

Rattan reacts very well to McGuire's stained and painted finishes. The low VOC (volatile organic compound) pigmented stains accent and highlight grain definition and natural beauty rather than mask it. These stains meet the highest standards in the finishing industry for VOC. After the stain is applied by hand, it is sealed and sanded before b [..]

The complete process after fine-tuning the cutting and applying primary color corrections, such as applying secondary color corrections and titlings.

Any final operation done to packaging before shipping.

For clones unable to be successfully sequenced in one step, the process of completely sequencing a cDNA clone using a multi-step method such as primer walking and/or transposon tagging. [ ^ TOP ^ ]

Completing a drawing, whose lines have been determined, by erasing unnecessary lines and strengthening and accenting where this is required.