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print Definition

print (print)

noun

  1. a mark made in or on a surface by pressing or hitting with an object; impression; imprint the print of a heel
  2. an object for making such a mark, as a stamp, die, seal, mold, etc.
  3. an object or mass that has received such a mark a print of butter
  4. a cloth printed with a design, or a dress, blouse, etc. made of this
  5. the condition of being printed
  6. printed lettering
  7. the impression made by inked type uneven print
  8. a picture or design printed from a plate, block, roll, etc., as an etching, woodcut, lithograph, etc.
  9. printed matter for reading
  10. a photograph, esp. one made from a negative

Etymology: ME prente < OFr preinte < prient, pp. of preindre < L premere, to press

transitive verb

  1. to mark by pressing or stamping; make a print on or in
  2. to press or stamp (a mark, letter, etc.) on or in a surface
  3. to draw, trace, carve, or otherwise make (a mark, letter, etc.) on a surface
  4. to produce on the surface of (paper, etc.) the impression of inked type, plates, etc. by means of a printing press
  5. to perform or cause to be performed all processes connected with the printing of (a book, etc.), as typesetting, presswork, etc.
  6. to publish in print to print a story
  7. to write in letters resembling printed ones print the name
  8. to produce (a photograph, or positive picture) from (a negative)
  9. to impress upon the mind, memory, etc.
  10. Comput. to deliver (information) by means of a printer: often with out

Etymology: ME prenten, printen < the n.

intransitive verb

  1. to practice the art or trade of a printer
  2. to produce an impression, print, photograph, etc. a negative that prints well
  3. to write in letters resembling printed ones
  4. to produce newspapers, books, etc. by means of a printing press

print Idioms

in print

  1. in printed form; published
  2. still being sold by the publisher: said of books, etc.

out of print

no longer being sold by the publisher: said of books, etc.

print Synonyms

print

n.

  1. Printed matter

    impression, reprint, issue; see copy, edition.

    Forms of print include: line, galley proof, page proof, color proof, computer proof, author's proof, slip, pull, trial impression, foundry proof, page, sheet, spread, throwaway, first printing, second printing, letterpress, offset, inkjet, laser proof, dot matrix, thermographic.

  2. A printed picture

    engraving, lithograph, photograph, reproduction, photocopy; see also picture 3, sketch 1.

in print

printed, available, obtainable; see published.

out of print

O.P., unavailable, remaindered; see sold 1.

print Synonyms

print

v.

  1. To make an impression

    impress, imprint, indent; see mark 1.

  2. To reproduce by printing

    run off, print up, issue, reissue, reprint, disseminate, bring out, go to press, set type, compose, see through the press, pull proof, start the presses, take an impression, put to bed*, machine off*, let them roll*; see also publish 1.

    Antonyms talk*, write*, inscribe. *

  3. To simulate printing

    letter, do lettering, calligraph; see write 2.

print Usage Examples

Object

  • copy: Feel free to print extra copies to distribute to friends or at meetings or stalls.
  • page: Venue back to top print this page © 2006 CPD Center, University of Oxford.

Converse of object

mount: We also produce larger mounted prints in a variety of mount colors.

Adjective modifier

  • bold: In true Groovy Girls fashion, each bag is draped in faux fur and trimmed with bold animal prints and colorful fabrics.
  • floral: Jean Bourget As delightful as ever for the girls, lots of floral prints and pleasing colors.
  • limited: Available in white or a few limited edition prints.
  • A4: We need transparencies or A4 prints, vertical images only.
  • large: Large Print 6.7 Many people with poor eyesight will be able to read large print.
  • 35mm: The film print itself is a real surprise - mastered direct from the original 35mm print the film has never looked so good.

Modifies a noun

  • edition: A large print edition is also available from Magna Large Print.
  • version: Will I still be able to get the print version?
  • queue: Configure a Windows NT LPD print queue on the fax server to fax from a LPR ( UNIX ) client.
  • medium: They involve spoken and written language, electronic and print media, still and moving images.
  • server: By going the EMF route, you're putting the workload into the hands of your print server.

Followed by an intransitive particle

off: Please feel free to print off your own personal copy of our Disability Awareness Pack.

Followed by a transitive particle

off: You can also print off the leaflet by clicking on the link below.

Noun used with modifier

  • paw: This warm, stylish bed cat bed is made from thermal sherpa fleece fabric with the Danish Design paw print motif.
  • canvas: Canvas prints are ideal for the home, office, retail displays and exhibitions.
  • leopard: Finished in attractive shades of brown and leopard print plush fabric.
  • edition: Available in white or a few limited edition prints.