printout

Definition

The analog relic of the digital age—a physical manifestation of bits and bytes that you'll promptly lose or file incorrectly instead of archiving digitally like a reasonable person.

Example Usage

I printed out the report, and now I have seventeen competing versions scattered across my desk and recycling bin.

Source: Computing terminology

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