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Print - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Print means to produce text or images on paper or another surface using ink, a printer, or a similar method. It can also refer to the act of publishing written material.

print

/prɪnt/ /prɪnt/

Definition:

To produce text or images on paper or another surface using ink or a similar medium.

Synonyms:

imprint, publish, reproduce, stamp

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

erase, delete

Common Collocations:

print media, print shop, print copy, print advertisement

Derivatives:

printer, printable, printing

Usage Tips:

Use "print" for physical reproduction of text/images; avoid for digital displays unless referring to hard copies.

Common Phrases:

fine print, out of print, print the legend

Etymology:

From Old French "preinte," meaning "impression," derived from Latin "premere" (to press).

Examples:

  • 1. She will print the report for the meeting.
  • 2. The book is out of print and hard to find.
  • 3. Please check the fine print before signing the contract.
  • 4. He used a stamp to print his name on the document.

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