a sheet that can be easily torn out of a publication
an actual page torn from a book or magazine
an article torn from a magazine or newspaper
A page sent to the advertiser from a newspaper or magazine as proof that the ad was produced.
Loose page from a book. Also: photocopy of article that appears in print. Term originated when actual publications were torn apart to send pages and articles to authors or as marketing before modern copy machines made this not necessary.
The actual page torn from the magazine a model appeared in. Models put their tear sheets in their portfolios. Tearsheets are even better than photos, because it shows the kind of work the model has already done.
A published page showing and artist's illustrations, designs, photographs, or other artwork.
A printed proof of a page of copy.
a page containing the model's image removed from a publication, usually a catalog or magazine. This sheet is usually added to the model's portfolio.
A full-size page from the newspaper that shows ads and the surrounding news.
(1) Any page torn from a book, with corrections or changes marked on it. (2) A sample of finished advertising. to top
Sheet removed or photocopied from a publication and sent to advertisers.
Printed page cut from a publication; sometimes used in place of a complete voucher copy as evidence of publication. See also Voucher copy.
A page featuring an ad that is sent to the advertiser in order to be checked.
A sheet (report) from Standard & Poor's Stock Reports. The reports provide information on over 4000 corporations. Each report details a corporation's financial data and provides data on the company's fundamental business and its future outlook. These reports are often torn out of the books by brokers and mailed to their clients--hence, the origination of the term. See: Balance Sheet; Financial Statement; Fundamental Analysis; Income Statement; Standard & Poor's Corporation
Tear sheet is a term used by Advertising agencies to denote a page cut or torn from a publication to prove to the client that the advertisement was published. Media buying agencies are often required by clients to provide tear sheets along with a post analysis of any advertising campaign. The publishers of any periodical are legally required to provide a tear sheet upon request of any advertiser.