print

Produced on paper, or connected with books, magazines, and newspapers on paper.

• I prefer the print edition.
• She works in print journalism.
• Print advertising still reaches many older readers.

Similar words: printed

Common phrases: print edition, print media, print journalism

To make copies of words or pictures on paper using a machine.

• Please print this page.
• They printed five hundred copies of the book.
• Can you print these photos in colour?

How to use it: print something on something (Print the invitation on thick paper.)

Common phrases: print a document, print a book, print in colour, print on something

To write by hand with separate, clear letters instead of joining them together.

• Please print your name here.
• He printed the address in large letters.
• Can you print clearly so everyone can read it?

Common phrases: print your name, print in capitals, print clearly

To make tiny electronic circuits on a surface using a process similar to making pictures with ink.

• They print circuits onto thin plastic.
• The laboratory printed a tiny chip last week.
• This technique can print electronic circuits on flexible surfaces.

How to use it: print something on/onto something (The machine prints circuits onto a flexible sheet.)

Similar words: fabricate

Common phrases: print a circuit, print onto silicon, print electronic circuits

The letters and other written marks on a page.

• The print is too small.
• She needs books with large print.
• Can you read the tiny print at the bottom?

Similar words: type, lettering

Common phrases: small print, large print, clear print

A picture made by copying an image onto paper or another surface.

• We bought a print of the painting.
• She hung three prints above her desk.
• The artist signed each print by hand.

Similar words: reproduction, copy

Opposites: original

Common phrases: a framed print, a photographic print, a signed print

Books, newspapers, and other writing published on paper, considered together.

• Her first story appeared in print.
• The novel is still in print.
• More readers now choose digital news over print.

Similar words: printed media

Common phrases: in print, out of print, appear in print

Handwriting with clear, separate letters that are not joined together.

• Write your answer in print.
• Her neat print is easy to read.
• The form asks for print rather than joined letters.

Similar words: block letters

Common phrases: write in print, neat print, clear print