printing

noun

print·​ing ˈprin-tiŋ How to pronounce printing (audio)
1
: the act or product of one that prints
2
: reproduction in printed form
3
: the art, practice, or business of a printer
4
5
printings plural : paper to be printed on

Examples of printing in a Sentence

The book is already in its second printing, and a third printing is scheduled for later this year. The book has had two printings of 100,000 copies each. Her printing is very neat.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of printing was in the 14th century

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“Printing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printing. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

printing

noun
print·​ing ˈprint-iŋ How to pronounce printing (audio)
1
: the process of putting something in printed form
2
: the art or business of a printer
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