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hard copy

hard copy

Meaning of hard copy

a printed copy of a document

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British English/hɑːd ˈkɒpi/
American English/hɑrd ˈkɑpi/
Russian transcription[bʊˈmaʐnəjə ˈkopʲɪjə]
hard copy
hard copy - бумажная копия
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hard copy with Russian translation

hard copy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Нам нужна бумажная копия для дела.

We need a hard copy for the file.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она передала администратору бумажную копию формы.

She handed the receptionist a hard copy of the form.

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hard copy belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

hard copyбумажная копия
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

hard copy synonyms

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What's the difference between hard copy / printout / printed copy / paper copy

H
🇬🇧English
hard copy

бумажная копия — a printed copy of a document

B1Often

We need a hard copy for the file.

Нам нужна бумажная копия для дела.

H
🇬🇧English
hard copy

The primary term itself; a printed paper version of a document.

B1Very Often

Please keep a hard copy of the contract.

Пожалуйста, сохраните бумажную копию договора.

P
🇬🇧English
printout

A copy produced by a printer; often emphasizes the act or result of printing.

B1Often

I brought a printout of the email for the meeting.

Я принес распечатку письма на встречу.

P
🇬🇧English
printed copy

A copy that has been printed on paper; slightly more descriptive and formal.

B1Often

We need a printed copy of the application form.

Нам нужна печатная копия заявления.

P
🇬🇧English
paper copy

A copy on paper, contrasted with a digital copy; very close in meaning but less fixed as a set phrase.

B1Often

You can submit a paper copy if the online form doesn't work.

Вы можете подать бумажную копию, если онлайн-форма не работает.

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How to pronounce hard copy and what this word means

hard copy translation: бумажная копия. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce hard copy

/hɑːd ˈkɒpi/

hard copy translation

бумажная копия

hard copy examples

We need a hard copy for the file.

hard copy transcription

/hɑːd ˈkɒpi/, /hɑrd ˈkɑpi/

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hard copy meaning: what does it mean?

a printed copy of a document

hard copy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

hard copy is pronounced as /hɑːd ˈkɒpi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

hard copy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We need a hard copy for the file. Translation: Нам нужна бумажная копия для дела.

Is hard copy part of Documents and Paperwork vocabulary?

Yes, hard copy (бумажная копия) can be learned in the Documents and Paperwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is hard copy part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, hard copy (бумажная копия) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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