printing

noun print·ing \ 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 printings plural :paper to be printed on

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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.

Recent Examples of printing from the Web

New labs and amenities include a digital fabrication and 3-D printing lab, cyber security and computer forensics labs, an undergraduate research lab, a green house and a rooftop telescope observation.

— andrew michaels, Howard County Times, "Howard Community College ushers in fall semester with new SET building," 21 Aug. 2017
The business of building satellites could get cheaper as companies turn to 3-D printing for their components.

— marco santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "3-D printing for satellites? Harris has a plan," 11 Aug. 2017
Founded in 2015, the start-up has developed 3D printing technology that produces metal parts at dramatically lower costs.

— mike freeman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Record number of tech start-ups launched in San Diego last year," 3 Aug. 2017
The company provides free services to help models develop their portfolio, such as in-house photographers and free printing of comp cards.

— andrea januta, miamiherald, "A return to Miami’s former modeling glam? One agency says it’s time," 21 July 2017
Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the contest, or in the announcement of the prize.

— Southern Living, ""Ruby: A Novel" Book Club Giveaway," 21 July 2017
That shows companies are using 3D printing as a manufacturing process and not just as a way to make prototypes.

— The Economist, "Model citizenThe spread of 3D models creates intellectual-property problems," 20 July 2017
On July 7th the high court accepted the main opposition party’s bid to nullify the tender for printing the ballots for the presidency amid accusations that the printing contract had been improperly awarded.

— The Economist, "How to unrig an electionNew methods and technology can make elections fairer," 20 July 2017
According to the authorities, Mr. Kakehi was one of six men who died soon after marrying or dating Mrs. Kakehi, the onetime proprietor of a T-shirt printing business.

— russell goldman, New York Times, "Defendant in Japan’s ‘Black Widow’ Trial Stuns Court: ‘I Killed My Husband’," 12 July 2017

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First Known Use of printing

14th century

PRINTING Defined for English Language Learners

printing

noun

Definition of printing for English Language Learners

: the process of producing books, magazines, etc. by using machinery
: the act or process of printing a set number of copies of a book at one time
: handwriting that uses separate letters that do not join together

PRINTING Defined for Kids

printing

noun print·ing \ ˈprin-tiŋ \

Definition of printing for Students

1 :the art, practice, or business of making copies of text and images

2 :writing that uses separate letters

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