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
Recent Examples on the Web
Five lucky viewers will win hard copies of the co-hosts' favorite summer books from our Ladies Get Lit series — all valued at just over $400!
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The View, ABC News, 22 July 2024
Many schools provide hard copies of the handbook to students at the beginning of the school year.
—Lisa Linnell-Olsen, Parents, 10 July 2024
Please note, hard copies cost $22 per issue + shipping and handling.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2024
And in that same survey, Robinson and Stein are neck-and-neck, with the Democratic nominee leading by just a point.
Summerfield, who put together a hard copy collection of Robinson's past comments to share with his congregation, has been encouraging people to get out and vote.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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The View, ABC News, 22 July 2024
Many schools provide hard copies of the handbook to students at the beginning of the school year.
—Lisa Linnell-Olsen, Parents, 10 July 2024
Please note, hard copies cost $22 per issue + shipping and handling.
—Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2024
And in that same survey, Robinson and Stein are neck-and-neck, with the Democratic nominee leading by just a point.
Summerfield, who put together a hard copy collection of Robinson's past comments to share with his congregation, has been encouraging people to get out and vote.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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“Hard copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20copy. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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