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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Take either of those hard copies to the vote center.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Winners will receive exclusive Scientific American merchandise, specialty reading challenge merchandise and at least one hard copy of a book hand-selected by Scientific American staff.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
That trend is confirmed by Cole, who says the shift began around 2012, when instead of being printed as hard copies, reports started being disseminated as PDFs.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Records can come in different formats, from hard copies to spreadsheets and videos.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Winners will receive exclusive Scientific American merchandise, specialty reading challenge merchandise and at least one hard copy of a book hand-selected by Scientific American staff.
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 1 June 2026
That trend is confirmed by Cole, who says the shift began around 2012, when instead of being printed as hard copies, reports started being disseminated as PDFs.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Records can come in different formats, from hard copies to spreadsheets and videos.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Hard copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20copy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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