Pronunciation

/prɪnt/

Definitions

Noun

• Printing: The process of producing copies of text or images on paper or other surfaces using ink, a printer, or digital technology. For example: “The printing press revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge.”
• Print: A physical copy of a document, image, or publication, produced by printing. For example: “I need to make several prints of this design before submitting it.”

Verb

• To produce printed material, such as a book, newspaper, or poster. For example: “She decided to print her thesis herself.”
• To transfer an image or text onto a surface, as with a printer. For example: “I’ll print the documents on high-quality paper.”

Adjective

• Referring to something that has been printed or related to printing. For example: “The vintage print collection is very popular among collectors.”

Phrases

• “Get something printed” means to have something copied or reproduced.
• “Printed matter” refers to items that have been printed, like books or newspapers.
• “Printed circuit board” (PCB) is a technical term for a board with electronic components connected by printed traces.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The old man reminisced about the days when he worked at the printing press.”
• Verb: “She sent her resume to several companies, hoping to get a printed response.”
• Adjective: “The museum showcased a collection of antique printed maps.”

Synonyms

• Typeset
• Reproduce
• Publish
• Output
• Impress

Antonyms

• Handwritten
• Digital (in the context of not being printed)
• Original (in the context of a reproduction)