printing — the production of books, newspapers, or other printed material
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the production of books, newspapers, or other printed material
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My boss loves printing so much that our office looks like a paper jungle.
- Digital printing has revolutionized the publishing industry.
- The teacher asked us to use printing instead of cursive writing.
printing
NOUN[/ˈprɪntɪŋ/]
the production of books, newspapers, or other printed material
a skilled operator monitors a large printing press as it rapidly produces newspapers. Rolls of blank paper feed into the massive machine while printed pages emerge from the other end. The mechanical rollers apply ink to create clear text and images on each sheet. Stacks of freshly printed newspapers pile up as the machine continues its steady operation. Other workers collect the finished newspapers and prepare them for distribution. the production of books, newspapers, or other printed material
Minting coins while printing news, hinting at truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'prenten', which came from Old French 'preindre', meaning 'to press or push'. The term became widely used following Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the 15th century.
Breakdown
print (to press or transfer an image) + -ing (gerund/present participle suffix indicating an action or process).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss loves printing so much that our office looks like a paper jungle.”
“Digital printing has revolutionized the publishing industry.”
“The teacher asked us to use printing instead of cursive writing.”
“He started a printing business in his garage and now owns ten factories.”
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