Reprint

/ˌriːˈprɪnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A second or subsequent printing of a publication.
I have a reprint of the original article from last year.
A new edition of a book, often in a different format or with corrections.
The reprint included additional chapters that were not in the first edition.
verb
To print something again, especially in a different edition.
The publisher decided to reprint the book due to its popularity.
To produce a new copy of a previously published article or illustration.
The magazine will reprint the interview in their anniversary issue.

Etymology

From the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'print' from Latin 'imprimere' meaning 'to press'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

reprint rights:
The permissions granted to republish or reproduce content.
reprint edition:
A version of a work that has been printed again.
limited reprint:
A controlled number of additional copies that are produced.

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Slang Meanings

Reprint as in re-release something popular.
That comic book's a classic, they should totally reprint it!
A second chance to enjoy something.
Love that song? Hope they do a reprint of the album!