adjective
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capable of being printed or of producing a print
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suitable for publication
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The design might not print correctly if your printer settings are set to “fit to page,” “fit to paper” or “fit to printable area.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026
The team believes the new printable aluminum could lead to stronger, lighter, and more heat-resistant components, including fan blades for jet engines.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025
For ticketing, new technologies including printable barcodes and reusable contactless cards are considered more environmentally friendly and potentially more convenient.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024
For a more educational activity, give each child a set of fun pollinator printable activity sheets to complete.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024
Such editors, when a reporter has failed, through no fault of his own, in successfully interviewing a celebrity, will sometimes send him news-gathering in the police courts, where printable news is scarce.
From The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility by Robertson, Morgan
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