hard copy

Meanings

• noun

  A physical copy of a document, image, or data, as opposed to an electronic version.

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Antonyms

soft copy

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Synonyms

dead tree edition , listing , printout

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hard copy
copy , dopy , loopy

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Variants

List of all variants of hard copy that leads to same result
hard copies , hard copy

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Etymology

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The term 'hard copy' originated from the early days of computing when data was stored on magnetic tape or punch cards. The term 'hard' referred to the physical storage medium as opposed to the 'soft' storage of data in electronic form.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the first computer printout was created in 1725 by Johannes Gutenberg, long before the invention of the computer?

2. The term 'hard copy' was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s with the widespread use of computers and magnetic tape storage.

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Related Concepts

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1. soft copy: An electronic version of a document or image.

2. printout: Another term for a hard copy, specifically referring to a printed document.

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Culture

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Hard copies have been used extensively in various fields such as law, academia, and journalism where the authenticity and permanence of records are crucial.

How to Memorize "hard copy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a stack of papers or a printed document in your hands.
   - Visualize the texture and weight of the paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hard copy' with the feeling of holding a tangible document.
   - Think of the smell of freshly printed paper.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym HARD to remember: H - Hold, A - Authentic, R - Read, D - Delight in the tactile experience of a hard copy.

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