printing
word · lemma: print
/ˈpɹɪnɪŋ/
PRIN-ing
/pɹˈɪntɪŋ/
PRIN-ting
Definition
Printing is the process of producing text or images on paper or other materials, usually with a machine like a printer or press.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun to describe the process or industry. Common phrases: 'printing press', 'printing company', '3D printing'. Can refer to both small scale (home/office printers) and large scale (commercial printing). Not the same as 'paint' or 'drawing'.
Spanish: impresión - impresión (proceso) - imprentaPortuguese (BR): impressão - impressão (processo)Portuguese (PT): impressão - impressão (processo)Chinese (Simplified): 打印 - 印刷Chinese (Traditional): 列印 - 印刷Hindi: मुद्रणArabic: الطباعةBengali: মুদ্রণRussian: печатание - печать (процесс)Japanese: 印刷Vietnamese: in ấnKorean: 인쇄Turkish: baskıUrdu: چھپائیIndonesian: pencetakan
Example Sentences
My printing is not very neat, so I use a computer.
basic
Can you check if the printing is clear on these flyers?
natural
The museum has an exhibit on the history of printing.
natural
With new technology, printing has become much faster and cheaper.
natural
The printing of these books took two days.
basic
They work in a printing company downtown.
basic