printing

[prin-ting]

noun

1. the art, process, or business of producing books, newspapers, etc., by impression from movable types, plates, etc.

2. the act of a person or thing that prints.

3. words, symbols, etc., in printed form.

4. printed material.

5. the total number of copies of a book or other publication printed at one time.

   The book had a first printing of 10,000.

6. writing in which the letters resemble printed ones.

printing

/ ˈprɪntɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the process, business, or art of producing printed matter

   2. ( as modifier )

      printing ink

2. printed text

3. Also called: impression. all the copies of a book or other publication printed at one time

4. a form of writing in which letters resemble printed letters

Other Word Forms

• nonprinting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of printing¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; print, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He went to the trouble of printing off Rivers Agency flood maps, which are freely available online, and took them in with him.

From BBC

For that reason, Gray said he employed a relatively new technique called UV direct printing that was developed for outdoor signage.

From Los Angeles Times

Moreover, as Cook pointed out, only an independent Fed can prevent administrations from “using monetary policy for self-serving political ends in other ways,” like simply printing more money to finance debt.

From Salon

The think tank said the policy would compensate taxpayers for losses on the Bank of England's cash printing drive.

From BBC

Using cable ties for quick installation and easy removal, the signs are made by painting plywood before printing and applying custom vinyl stickers.

From BBC

Related Words

• copy 
• distribution 
• issuance