hard copy
noun
: a copy of textual or graphic information (as from microfilm or computer storage) produced on paper in normal size
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print a hard copy of the report
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Annotating pens and highlighters If your favorite reader loves to annotate their hard copies, set them up for success with some supplies.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
There’s something that’s just so satisfying about the tactile experience of hard copies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Once completed, the plan can be saved on the cloud and downloaded to hard copy as well.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Please note, hard copies cost $22 per issue + shipping and handling.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
There’s something that’s just so satisfying about the tactile experience of hard copies.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2024
Once completed, the plan can be saved on the cloud and downloaded to hard copy as well.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Please note, hard copies cost $22 per issue + shipping and handling.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Hard copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20copy. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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