"Color separation" refers to the process of separating a color image into its individual color components for printing purposes. Synonyms for this term include "color dissection," "color partitioning," "color splitting," and "chromatic isolation." Other possible phrases that convey a similar meaning include "color channel separation," "color component extraction," and "color separation for printing." These terms all describe the same fundamental process but may be more or less familiar to different individuals or industries. Regardless of the terminology used, the goal of color separation is to enable high-quality reproduction of full-color images on printed materials, from magazines to billboards.