printout

1 of 2

noun

print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t How to pronounce printout (audio)
: a printed record produced automatically (as by a computer)

print out

2 of 2

verb

printed out; printing out; prints out

transitive verb

: to make a printout of

Examples of printout in a Sentence

Noun She gave me a printout of the directions.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
But in addition to these cutesy pages, which obviously don’t land with the group, the book also includes printouts of Reality Von Tease’s posts, many of which repeat negative things originally said by Jen. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2024 And on the day of her death, detectives had found a printout in Dr. Sills' home office of an exchange between Susann and another Patrick.net member from Aug. 30, 2016, discussing the photo. Tracy Smith, CBS News, 18 May 2024
Verb
Typically, the dealership uses CDK software to generate electronic contracts and print out work orders. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 June 2024 Those wishing to participate in the buyback have been asked to register ahead of the event by signing up online, picking up a form at Hoboken Police headquarters or printing out the form from the HPD website. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for printout 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1884, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of printout was circa 1884

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“Printout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printout. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

printout

1 of 2 noun
print·​out ˈprint-ˌau̇t How to pronounce printout (audio)
: a printed record produced by a computer

print out

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)print-ˈau̇t
: to produce a printed record of

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