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hard copy
noun
: a copy of textual or graphic information (as from microfilm or computer storage) produced on paper in normal size
Examples of hard copy in a Sentence
print a hard copy of the report
Recent Examples on the Web
The webcomic has also been published as a hard copy graphic novel by Webtoon Unscrolled, with a first volume out now and a second one releasing in June 2024.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
The release party, held at the Arts Club in Foggy Bottom, is hosted by the editors, including poet and playwright Dwayne Lawson-Brown and former poet laureate of Takoma Park Anne Becker, and features readings from the first issue and a chance to purchase a hard copy.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2024
Customs officers in the U.S. might, though probably won’t, ask to see an itinerary for your visit, and carrying a hard copy is advisable.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2023
To counter stories in newspapers and carried by television stations under the BJP government’s sway, one volunteer assembled a news bulletin every day and distributed hard copies to curious readers who queued up for them.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2023
On the weekends, this RHONY star will post up with her hard copy of The New York Times at the restaurant's West Village location.
—Currie Engel, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
The movie then hit Paramount Home Entertainment as a hard copy sell-through before arriving a week ago on Amazon.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2023
People can also mail hard copies of comments to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R2-ES-2023-0069, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS: PRB/3W, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803.
—Hojun Choi, Dallas News, 22 Aug. 2023
Grant deadline Applications for outdoor recreation matching grants for fiscal 2024 have to be submitted as a hard copy and postmarked no later than Aug. 25.
—Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1954, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Hard copy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hard%20copy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
hard copy
noun
: a copy of information (as from computer storage) produced on paper in normal size
a hard copy of an email message
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