printing

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The process or business of producing books, newspapers, and other material using a press.

   The invention of printing made books far cheaper and more widely available.

2. 2
   noun

   All the copies of a book produced at one time.

   They sold out the first printing within a week and ordered another.

3. 3
   noun

   Handwriting in separate letters rather than joined-up writing.

   Please fill in the form in clear printing, not cursive.

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By surface analysis, print + -ing.

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