paperless

British

/ ˈpeɪpəlɪs /

adjective

of, relating to, or denoting a means of communication, record keeping, etc, esp electronic, that does not use paper

the paperless office

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Ask potential insurers about discounts for security systems, smoke detectors, energy rating, smart-home technology, paperless billing — or even being a nonsmoker.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

Since then, the case has progressed normally, with paperless orders from the most recent status conference and submission dates for court filings indicating it remains on schedule for the September trial date.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2025

Introducing computerised records and making the NHS paperless is a government priority in England.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

Georgia, which for two decades had used paperless voting machines similar to Louisiana’s, purchased a new system shortly before the election.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Maybe if we lived in a paperless society, which lots of scientists say we’ll probably live in one day soon, Dad would still be alive.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer

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