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printable

American  
[prin-tuh-buhl] / ˈprɪn tə bəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being printed.

  2. suitable for publication; fit to print.


printable British  
/ ˈprɪntəbəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being printed or of producing a print

  2. suitable for publication

"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

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Origin of printable

First recorded in 1830–40; print + -able

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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

To better replicate real neural activity, Hersam's team built artificial neurons using soft, printable materials that more closely match the brain's structure.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

It was one of the most printable, though.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 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

This is not what Callahan said: it is merely a printable paraphrase of his rejoinder.

From The Grafters by Lynde, Francis

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