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 calledimpression 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 Words From

• non·printing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of printing¹

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

Example Sentences

In another return to tradition, baristas will also go back to writing customers’ names on their cups, as opposed to printing off stickers.

From Salon

Even on a small scale, building a personal brand and finding like-minded people for whatever skills you're trying to monetize — anything from a lawyer selling negotiation classes to someone with 3D printing skills creating custom wedding cake toppers — can lead to business and financial success.

From Salon

The printing glitch, called overspray, also marred as many as half of the mailed ballots collected by Monday in Shasta County.

From Los Angeles Times

Endeavour uses the same principle as inkjet printing to rapidly and precisely fire dye onto and through the fabric, according to the company.

From BBC

She does her own printing in her Mid-Wilshire studio, using archival ink on acid-free fine-art paper, and signs every print.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• copy
• distribution
• issuance