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print

|print|

B1

/prɪnt/

produce text/images

Etymology
Etymology Information

'print' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'prenten,' where 'prenten' meant 'to press or stamp.'

Historical Evolution

'prenten' transformed into the modern English word 'print' through Old French influence.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to press or stamp,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to produce text or images on paper.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the text or images produced by a printing process.

The book was available in both digital and print formats.

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Verb 1

to produce text or images on paper using a machine.

She decided to print the document for the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35