Synonyms

printout

American

[print-out] / ˈprɪntˌaʊt /

Or print-out

noun

Computers.

output produced by a printer, generally on continuous sheets of paper.

Etymology

Origin of printout

First recorded in 1950–55; noun use of verb phrase print out

Example Sentences

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I couldn’t get directions since Google Maps wouldn’t load—and I didn’t have my MapQuest printout because it wasn’t 2002.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Trump’s post Thursday appeared to be a photograph of a printout, which was labeled “Council of Economic Advisers.”

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

“But I can appreciate what you’re saying,” he continued, before handing me a printout of an article titled “Slowing Down as the World Speeds Up.”

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025

Additionally, a count of the paper receipts is also conducted at each individual polling station to confirm the machine's printout is correct.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2024

Miss Gordon nods with encouragement as Catherine passes the printout around so everyone can read my words.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

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