hard copy

noun

Meaning

A physical document printed on paper from a digital file.

Examples

Please bring a hard copy of your resume to the interview.
The contract is valid only when signed as a hard copy.

Synonyms: printout, paper copy, document, manuscript

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hard copy

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌhɑːrd ˈkɒpi/

Definition

A physical document printed on paper from a digital file.

Examples

Please bring a hard copy of your resume to the interview.
The contract is valid only when signed as a hard copy.
I prefer reading long articles as a hard copy rather than on a screen.

Synonyms of hard copy

Words with a similar meaning to hard copy:

printout
paper copy
document
manuscript

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