printing
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the business or act of producing books, newspapers, or documents using a machine.
the process or commercial industry of producing text and images on paper or other substrates using a press or digital printer.
Simple“The invention of printing changed how people shared information forever.”
In context“Advances in digital printing have significantly reduced the overhead costs for small-scale independent publishers.”
Usageuncountable in this sense
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
writing where the letters are not joined together, like the letters on a screen.
a style of handwriting in which the characters are formed individually and are not cursive or joined.
Simple“Please use clear printing when you fill out this official form.”
In context“The teacher noted that the student's printing was exceptionally legible, though his cursive remained somewhat cramped and difficult to decipher.”
Usageuncountable in this sense
- 03 C1 Advanced
all the copies of a book that are made at one time.
a single batch of a publication produced during one continuous operation of a press.
Simple“The first printing of the novel sold out in just two days.”
In context“Collectors often seek out the first printing of a classic work, as subsequent impressions may contain subtle typographical corrections.”
Usagecountable in this sense
Synonyms
Usage printing press