hard copy


hard copy

noun

Definition of HARD COPY

: a copy of textual or graphic information (as from microfilm or computer storage) produced on paper in normal size

Examples of HARD COPY

  1. print a hard copy of the report

First Known Use of HARD COPY

1954

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