printing

noun
UK: /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
US: /ˈprɪntɪŋ/

  1. The activity of producing books, newspapers, or other documents on paper using a machine.

    1. The printing is done in black and white only, for the documents.
    2. The high cost of color printing meant the brochure wasn't as vibrant as we hoped.

  2. The style or quality of text produced by a printer.

    1. The printing is very clear and easy to read for my report.
    2. The old book's printing was faded, making some passages difficult to decipher.

Synonyms

reproduction duplication publication lithography
printing verb

  1. Producing text or images on paper or other materials using a machine.

    1. I am printing a document right now, so wait a minute.
    2. The company is printing brochures to advertise its new line of products now.

  2. Reproducing a design or pattern on fabric or other material.

    1. She is printing a floral design on the silk scarf for her project.
    2. The factory is printing vibrant patterns on textiles for the summer collection right now.
printing adjective

  1. Used in or relating to the process of producing printed material.

    1. The printing press is very old, but it still works well.
    2. The printing industry has faced many changes with the digital revolution nowadays.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "printing" in English means: The activity of producing books, newspapers, or other documents on paper using a machine., The style or quality of text produced by a printer..

The phonetic transcription of "printing" is /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈprɪntɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "printing": reproduction, duplication, publication, lithography.

Example usage of "printing": "The printing is done in black and white only, for the documents.". More examples on the page.