Print

/prɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A visible impression produced on a surface by an inked stamp or some other means.

The artist created a beautiful print of the landscape.

The act or process of producing text or images on paper or other material.

The print of the book was crisp and clear.

A mark made by physical contact, such as a fingerprint.

The detective found a print on the glass.

verb

To produce text or images on a surface, typically using ink.

I need to print the report before the meeting.

To reproduce text or images on paper for distribution or display.

She decided to print the invitations for the party.

To create a physical object using 3D printing technology.

He plans to print a model of the building using a 3D printer.

Middle English: from Old French 'imprimer', from Latin 'imprimere', meaning ‘to press upon’.

print on demand

A printing technology where copies are printed only when ordered.

in print

Available for sale in published format.

out of print

No longer being published or available for sale.

printing

The process of producing printed material.

printer

A device that produces a paper copy of digital documents.

imprint

A mark made by pressing.

To make a lot of copies quickly.

I need to print a few flyers for the event.

To produce money or currency.

The government can’t just print money whenever they want.