Printing: meaning, definitions and examples

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printing

[ ˈprɪntɪŋ ]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 impressão

🇮🇳 मुद्रण

🇩🇪 Drucken

🇮🇩 pencetakan

🇺🇦 друк

🇵🇱 drukowanie

🇯🇵 印刷 (いんさつ)

🇫🇷 impression

🇪🇸 impresión

🇹🇷 baskı

🇰🇷 인쇄 (inswae)

🇸🇦 طباعة

🇨🇿 tisk

🇸🇰 tlač

🇨🇳 打印 (dǎyìn)

🇸🇮 tiskanje

🇮🇸 prentun

🇰🇿 басып шығару

🇬🇪 ბეჭდვა

🇦🇿 çap

🇲🇽 impresión

Word origin

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.