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Definition of hardcopy

hardcopy

/ˈhɑːrdˌkɑːpi/
hard · cop · y
Plural:hardcopies
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Adjective:hardcopy
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hardcopy Lexical Profile

hardcopy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A printed version on paper of data or a document held in a computer, as opposed to an electronic or digital version.

Example

"Please sign the contract and mail a hardcopy to our main office for our physical records."

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• adjective

1

Produced or existing in a physical, printed format on paper rather than as an electronic or digital file.

Example

"The university library maintains a vast archive of hardcopy journals alongside its online databases."

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• Nearby Words

hardboard
hardboiled
hardbound
hardcopy
hardcore
hardcourt
hardcover

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hardcopy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hardcopy
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