Printing: meaning, definitions and examples

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printing

 

[ หˆprษชntษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

document

The act or process of reproducing text and images, typically with ink on paper using a printing press.

Synonyms

pressing, publishing

Examples of usage

  • Printing is an essential part of book production.
  • She works in the printing industry.
Context #2 | Noun

copy

A set of copies of a particular document, especially newspapers or photographs, made at one time.

Synonyms

copying, reproduction

Examples of usage

  • The first printing of the newspaper sold out quickly.
  • She ordered a large printing of the family photo.
Context #3 | Noun

style

The size, style, or design of the letters used in printed text.

Synonyms

font, typeface

Examples of usage

  • The printing of this book is very elegant.
  • She prefers a simple printing for her business cards.
Context #4 | Verb

documents

Produce (books, newspapers, etc.), especially in large quantities, by a mechanical process involving the transfer of text or images to paper.

Synonyms

publish, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • The company specializes in printing marketing materials.
  • They are printing flyers for the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "printing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impressรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฆเฅเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Drucken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencetakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drukowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐๅˆท (ใ„ใ‚“ใ•ใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท impression

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impresiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์‡„ (inswae)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุจุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tisk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tlaฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅฐ (dวŽyรฌn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tiskanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ prentun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‹ะฟ ัˆั‹า“ะฐั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒญแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงap

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impresiรณn

Etymology

The word 'printing' originated from the Middle English word 'printen', which came from the Old French word 'preinte', meaning 'impression' or 'mark'. The use of printing press revolutionized communication and dissemination of information. Johannes Gutenberg is credited with inventing the movable-type printing press around 1440, which enabled the mass production of books and other printed materials. Printing has played a crucial role in the spread of knowledge, culture, and ideas throughout history.

See also: bioprinting, print, printable, printed, printer, printmaking, printout, prints.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,877, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.