hard copy

/ˌˈhɑrd ˌˈkɑpi/
/hɑd ˈkɒpi/
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Other forms: hard copies

Definitions of hard copy
  1. noun
    (computer science) matter that is held in a computer and is typed or printed on paper
    “he ran off a hard copy of the report”
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    type of:
    matter
    written works (especially in books or magazines)
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