print
print
(prĭnt) noun
1.
A mark or an impression made in or on a surface by pressure: the print of footsteps in the sand. See synonyms at impression.
2.
a. A device or an implement, such as a stamp, die, or seal, used to press markings onto or into a surface. b. Something formed or marked by such a device.
3. a. Lettering or other impressions produced in ink from type by a printing press or other means. b. Matter so produced; printed material. c. Printed state or form.
4. a. A printed publication, such as a magazine or newspaper. b. Printed matter.
5. A design or picture transferred from an engraved plate, wood block, lithographic stone, or other medium.
6. A photographic image transferred to paper or a similar surface, usually from a negative.
7. A copy of a film or movie.
8. a. A fabric or garment with a dyed pattern that has been pressed onto it, usually by engraved rollers. b. The pattern itself.
verb
printed
, printing, prints
verb
, transitive
1.
To press (a mark or design, for example) onto or into a surface.
2.
a. To make an impression on or in (a surface) with a device such as a stamp, seal, or die. b. To press (a stamp or similar device) onto or into a surface to leave a marking.
3. a. To produce by means of pressed type on a paper surface, with or as if with a printing press. b. To offer in printed form; publish.
4. To write (something) in characters similar to those commonly used in print.
5. To impress firmly in the mind or memory.
6. To produce a photographic image from (a negative, for example) by passing light through film onto a photosensitive surface, especially sensitized paper.
verb
, intransitive
1.
a. To work as a printer. b. To produce printed material.
2. To produce something in printed form by means of a printing press or other reproduction process.
3. To write characters similar to those commonly used in print.
4. To produce or receive an impression, a marking, or an image.
adjective
Of, relating to, writing for, or constituting printed publications: a print journalist; print coverage.
phrasal verb.
print out Computer Science
To print as a function; produce printout.
idiom.
in print
1.
In printed or published form: denials that were to be found in print.
2.
Offered for sale by a publisher: books that are still in print.
out of print
No longer offered for sale by a publisher: books that are out of print.
[Middle English preinte, from Old French from feminine past participle of preindre, to press, alteration of prembre, from Latin premere.]