printing

UK: ˈprɪntɪŋ | US: ˈprɪntɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the process or business of producing text or images on paper or other materials using ink

  2. vt. the act of producing text or images by pressing inked surfaces onto paper (gerund/present participle of "print")

Structure
print <to press marks onto a surface>ing <noun suffix indicating action/process>
Etymology

The word "printing" derives from the verb "print," which originated from Old French preinte (impression), itself from Latin premere (to press). The suffix -ing transforms the action into a noun, reflecting the industrial or continuous nature of the process. The term evolved alongside the invention of the printing press (15th century), emphasizing mechanical reproduction.

Examples

  1. The printing of the book was delayed due to a paper shortage.

  2. She works in a printing company that specializes in packaging.

  3. Modern printing technology allows for high-resolution color images.

  4. The invention of printing revolutionized the spread of knowledge.

  5. He checked the document carefully before sending it to printing.