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“printer” in English

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printernoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˈprɪn.tər/ us ​ /ˈprɪn.t̬ɚ/

(Definition of “printer” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“printer” in American English

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printernoun [ C ]

us ​ /ˈprɪn·tər/

› a machine connected to a computer that prints onto paper using ink:

a laser printer

› A printer is also a person whose job is to print material.

(Definition of “printer” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“printer” in Business English

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printernoun [ C ]

uk ​ /ˈprɪntər/ us ​

› IT a piece of equipment used for printing documents and images, that is connected to a computer:

a color/high-speed printer

› a person or company whose job is to print books, newspapers, or other documents:

We are a commercial printer offering pre-press, printing, and bindery services.
The book is now at the printers.

See also

bubble jet printer
dot matrix printer
inkjet printer
laser printer
security printer

(Definition of “printer” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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