hard copy

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noun
  1. copy, as computer output printed on paper, that can be read without using a special device (opposed to soft copy).

  2. copy that is finished and ready for the printer.

Origin of hard copy

1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Other words from hard copy

  • hard-copy, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for hard copy

hard copy

noun
  1. computer output printed on paper, as contrasted with machine-readable output such as magnetic tape

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