hardcopy

hard copy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /hˈɑːrdkɑːpi/
- /hˈɑːdkɒpi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /hˈɑːrdkɑːpi/

Definitions of hardcopy word

noun hardcopy copy, as computer output printed on paper, that can be read without using a special device (opposed to soft copy). 1
noun hardcopy copy that is finished and ready for the printer. 1
noun hardcopy Alternative form of hard copy. 1
noun Definition of hardcopy in Technology (jargon) A paper printout of data displayed on a screen. Contrast softcopy. 1

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Origin of hardcopy

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Hardcopy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hardcopy

hardcopy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hardcopy usage trend in Literature

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