printing

print·ing

noun \ˈprin-tiŋ\

Definition of PRINTING

1

: the act or product of one that prints

2

: reproduction in printed form

3

: the art, practice, or business of a printer

4

: impression 4c

5

plural : paper to be printed on

Examples of PRINTING

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

First Known Use of PRINTING

14th century