Simple Definition of hard copy

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hard copy

noun

plural hard copies
computers : a printed copy of a document
print a hard copy of the report

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“Hard copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hard%20copy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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