Definitions
- Referring to a physical copy of a document or file that has been printed out. - Talking about the result of a printing process, such as a report, spreadsheet, or image. - Describing a hard copy of a digital file or document.
- Referring to the act of producing a physical copy of a document or file using a printer. - Talking about the process of transferring digital information onto paper or another medium. - Describing the action of creating a hard copy of a digital file or document.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the creation of a physical copy of a digital file or document.
- 2Both require the use of a printer or printing device.
- 3Both can be used to produce hard copies of various types of files, such as documents, images, and spreadsheets.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Printout refers specifically to the physical copy of a document or file, while print refers to the act of producing that copy.
- 2Usage: Printout is typically used as a noun, while print can be used as both a verb and a noun.
- 3Scope: Printout is more specific and limited in scope than print, which can refer to a wider range of printing-related activities.
- 4Connotation: Printout can imply a completed or final product, while print can refer to the ongoing process of printing or producing copies.
- 5Formality: Printout is generally more formal than print, which is a more common and versatile term used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Printout and print are synonyms that refer to the creation of a physical copy of a digital file or document. However, printout specifically refers to the resulting hard copy, while print refers to the action of producing that copy. Printout is more formal and limited in scope, while print is a more versatile and commonly used term.
