print

/prɪnt/
adjective
  1. Relating to the production or medium of printed materials.
    • She works in the print industry as a graphic designer.
    • The print edition of the newspaper has fewer readers than the online version.
    • He prefers print books over e-books.
noun
  1. Text or images that have been produced on paper or another surface by printing.
    • The print in this book is too small for me to read comfortably.
    • The artist signed the print at the bottom corner.
    • She prefers reading in print rather than on a screen.
  2. A mark or impression made by pressing something onto a surface.
    • The detective found a clear footprint in the mud.
    • The dog left muddy paw prints all over the floor.
    • There was a print of a hand on the dusty window.
  3. A copy of a photograph made from a negative or digital file.
    • I ordered a set of prints from the wedding photographer.
    • The gallery displayed large prints of nature scenes.
    • She keeps her favorite prints in a special album.
  4. Cloth or fabric with a pattern that has been printed on it.
    • The upholstery was a geometric print in blue and white.
    • He chose a shirt with a small checkered print.
    • She wore a dress made of a colorful floral print.
  5. A printed publication, such as a newspaper or magazine.
    • The article was published in a major print outlet.
    • The story appeared in print across the country.
    • Many journalists still work primarily in print.
verb
  1. To produce text or images on paper or another surface using a machine or device.
    • The printer can print up to 30 pages per minute.
    • I need to print these documents before the meeting starts.
    • She printed the photos from her vacation to put in an album.
  2. To write letters clearly and separately, not in cursive.
    • Please print your name and address on the form.
    • The teacher asked the students to print their answers neatly.
    • Young children often print their letters slowly and carefully.
  3. To publish or release something, such as a book, newspaper, or article.
    • The author's novel was printed in 20 countries.
    • The magazine printed a correction after the error was noticed.
    • The newspaper printed the story on the front page.
  4. To produce a positive image from a photographic negative.
    • She printed several copies of the portrait for the family.
    • The photographer printed a large version of the landscape shot.
    • He learned to print his own black-and-white photos in the darkroom.
  5. To transfer a design onto fabric or another material.
    • The factory prints floral patterns on cotton fabric.
    • She printed her own design onto a T-shirt using a screen-printing kit.
    • The company prints custom logos on promotional bags.
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