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print · noun

/prɪnt/Full view

Word family

Nouns: print, printer, printing

Verbs: print

print (LETTERS)

C2 U words, letters, or numbers that are produced on paper by a machine

Dictionary example:

The print's so small in this book that I can hardly read it.

in/out of print

C2 If a book is in print, it is possible to buy a new copy of it, and if it is out of print, it is not currently possible.

Dictionary example:

The novel was first published in 1880 and has been in print ever since.

Learner example:

There are books that you would never find again because they are out of print. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Chinese)

print (PICTURE)

C1 C a copy of a picture made using photography or by pressing paper onto a design covered in ink

Dictionary example:

a print of Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'

Learner example:

MI5 operates two computers, one for word processing and another for scanning and reproducing prints, drawings and photos. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Danish)

print · verb T

/prɪnt/

Word family

Nouns: print, printer, printing

Verbs: print

print (WRITING/IMAGES)

A2 to produce writing or images on paper or other material with a machine

Dictionary examples:

I printed your report and I made some notes on it.

The instructions are printed on the side of the box.

Learner example:

I will help you with printing the tickets. (Key English Test; A2; Czech)

print (BOOKS/NEWSPAPERS)

B2 to produce books, newspapers, magazines, etc., usually in large quantities, using machines

Dictionary example:

Fifty thousand booklets have been printed for the exhibition.

Learner example:

We should also have a more efficient tourist service - it [is] years since we last printed brochures of our town! (First Certificate in English; B2; Italian)

print (INCLUDE WRITING)

B2 to include a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine

Dictionary example:

They printed his letter in Tuesday's paper.

Learner example:

Please take this into consideration and print a corrected version of the article. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)