Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of print
"She printed a copy of her resume before sending applications to the tech companies."
In plain English: To print something means to make a copy of it using a machine that puts ink on paper.
"She printed the document on color paper."
Usage: Use "printed" to describe something that has been reproduced using ink on paper or another surface, such as a newspaper or book page. Do not use it for digital files unless you are specifically referring to the physical act of printing them out on a printer.
Written or published.
"The printed instructions included a helpful troubleshooting section that saved me from calling for support."
In plain English: Printed means something has been made by pressing ink onto paper using a machine instead of being written by hand.
"She bought a printed dress with small flowers all over it."
Usage: Use "printed" to describe text that has been physically produced on paper or other material rather than displayed on a screen. Do not use it to mean simply written down in a manuscript, as the term specifically implies the act of printing.
Derived from the Old French imprimer (to impress, stamp), this term originally referred to the act of pressing an image onto a surface. It entered English in the 15th century with the specific meaning of producing text or images using movable type and ink.