Meaning of the word hardcopy in English

What does hardcopy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hardcopy

US /ˈhɑːrdˌkɑː.pi/
UK /ˈhɑːdˌkɒp.i/

Noun

a printed copy of information from a computer

Example:
Please provide a hardcopy of the report.
I prefer to read documents as a hardcopy rather than on screen.