Meaning & Definition of Print in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To produce a copy of (text or images) on a surface by applying ink.

  Example Sentence: I will print the document for the meeting.

• Definition: To produce (a book, magazine, etc.) for sale or distribution.

  Example Sentence: The author decided to print a second edition of the book.

• Definition: To mark or impress (something) onto a surface.

  Example Sentence: She used a stamp to print her design onto the fabric.

• Definition: To create a photographic image on paper by exposing light-sensitive material.

  Example Sentence: He learned how to print photographs in the darkroom.

• Definition: To make a typewritten copy of (text).

  Example Sentence: Please print out your essay and submit it.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: imprimir

• French: imprimer

• German: drucken

• Russian: печать

Related Words

• printer: A device that produces a paper copy of digital documents.

• printing: The process of producing printed material.

• imprint: A mark made by pressing.

Slang Meanings of print

• Meaning: To make a lot of copies quickly.

  Example Sentence: I need to print a few flyers for the event.

• Meaning: To produce money or currency.

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