print

The definition of a print is a mark, copy, impression or lettering.

(noun)

An example of a print is a copy of a photograph.

To print is defined as to mark by pressing on something, to write letters by hand or to produce mechanically copy a document.

(verb)

An example of print is to transfer an image by pressing something into ink and then pressing it onto a flat surface, such as printing a book.
An example of print is to write an essay by hand.
An example of print is to produce text and graphics from a computer screen or file onto a sheet of paper.

See print in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

transitive verb

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

Origin: ME prenten, printen < the n.

intransitive verb

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

See print in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A mark or impression made in or on a surface by pressure: the print of footsteps in the sand. See Synonyms at impression.
a. A device or implement, such as a stamp, die, or seal, used to press markings onto or into a surface.
b. Something formed or marked by such a device.
a. Lettering or other impressions produced in ink as from type by a printing press or from digital fonts by an electronic printer.
b. Matter so produced; printed material.
c. Printed state or form.
a. A printed publication, such as a magazine or newspaper.
b. Printed matter.
A design or picture transferred from an engraved plate, wood block, lithographic stone, or other medium.
A photographic image transferred to paper or a similar surface, usually from a negative.
A copy of a film or movie made from a negative.
a. A fabric or garment with a dyed pattern that has been pressed onto it, usually by engraved rollers.
b. The pattern itself.

verb print·ed, print·ing, prints

verb, transitive

To press (a mark or design, for example) onto or into a surface.
a. To make an impression on or in (a surface) with a device such as a stamp, seal, or die.
b. To press (a stamp or similar device) onto or into a surface to leave a marking.
a. To produce by means of pressed type, an electronic printer, or similar means, on a paper surface.
b. To offer in printed form; publish.
To write (something) in characters similar to those commonly used in print.
To impress firmly in the mind or memory.
To produce a photographic image from (a negative, for example) by passing light through film onto a photosensitive surface, especially sensitized paper.

verb, intransitive

a. To work as a printer.
b. To produce printed material.
To produce something in printed form by means of a printing press or other reproduction process.
To write characters similar to those commonly used in print.
To produce or receive an impression, marking, or image.

adjective

Of, relating to, writing for, or constituting printed publications: a print journalist; print coverage.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English preinte

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from feminine past participle of preindre, to press

Origin: , alteration of prembre

Origin: , from Latin premere; see per-⁴ in Indo-European roots

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