noun
printing
PRIHN-tihng
noun
1
The process or industry of producing printed materials.
"The invention of printing transformed how information spread across Europe."
2
Handwritten letters that are not joined together, unlike cursive.
"His printing was neat and easy to read."
How to Use Printing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity or business of printing, or handwriting done in separate (unjoined) letters.
Common pairings
a printing press
first printing
neat printing
Word Forms
printings plural
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Etymology
Formed from print plus -ing.