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print out

British  

verb

  1. (of a computer output device, such as a line printer) to produce (printed information)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. such printed information

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
print out Idioms  
  1. Write by drawing letters as opposed to cursive writing, as in Please print out your name above your signature .

  2. Use a computer printer, as in This manuscript is too long to print out, so let's continue using floppy disks . [Second half of 1900s]


Example Sentences

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“In the old days, which was a year ago…you’d print out the statements of the town Visa card, Mastercard, and you would hand out a box of highlighters and go to work.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

The final page of the guide is a single sheet of tips that crisis workers can print out and hang by their desk.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

Users can search for the medication they want, then print out a coupon and present it at a pharmacy to buy at the discounted price.

From Barron's Feb. 6, 2026

Many were from nurses and doctors in Covid wards, and teachers without pupils, who would print out his illustrations as a way of encouraging others.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2025

“I can print out a family tree chart for you later, if you’d like.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

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