hard copy
noun
: a copy of textual or graphic information (as from microfilm or computer storage) produced on paper in normal size
Examples of hard copy in a Sentence
print a hard copy of the report
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Before the pandemic, teachers typically submitted hard copies of lesson plans to administrators.
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David T. Marshall, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
Use it to buy hard copies or e-books or anything else that will help them on their reading journey.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Annotating pens and highlighters If your favorite reader loves to annotate their hard copies, set them up for success with some supplies.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
There’s something that’s just so satisfying about the tactile experience of hard copies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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David T. Marshall, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
Use it to buy hard copies or e-books or anything else that will help them on their reading journey.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Annotating pens and highlighters If your favorite reader loves to annotate their hard copies, set them up for success with some supplies.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
There’s something that’s just so satisfying about the tactile experience of hard copies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Hard copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20copy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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