Meaning of the word print in English

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print

US /prɪnt/

UK /prɪnt/

to produce (books, newspapers, magazines, photographs, etc.) by means of a machine that presses paper against inked type or plates

Example:

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The company decided to print a new edition of the book.

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Can you print this document for me?

Synonym:

reproduce publish run off duplicate copy

to write (text) clearly without joining the letters

Example:

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Please print your name and address clearly.

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She learned to print before she learned cursive.

Synonym:

write in block letters write clearly

text or images produced by a printing process

Example:

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The newspaper had a large print run.

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The book is available in both digital and print formats.

Synonym:

copy impression reproduction edition

a mark or design made by pressure

Example:

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The detective found a clear fingerprint on the glass.

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The dog left muddy paw prints all over the floor.

Synonym:

mark impression indentation trace imprint

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