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hard copy vs hardcopy

Both 'hard copy' and 'hardcopy' are correct, but 'hard copy' is more commonly used. They both refer to a physical copy of a document or file.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1832 views

hard copy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It refers to a physical copy of a document or file, as opposed to a digital version. It is often used in the context of printing or storing information.

Examples:

Please provide a hard copy of the report for the meeting.
I prefer to have a hard copy of important documents for backup purposes.

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An electronic file may replace the hard copy.
Only a hard copy would have been sent.
Indication of the result shall be by means of a display or hard copy.
I just thought you might want a hard copy.
In the hard copy, I know.
Imaging equipment which have the additional function to produce a digital image from a hard copy through a scanning process are included in the scope of this Decision.
Old-fashioned hard copy, I'm afraid.
We're still waiting for a hard copy of the receipt.
In the case of hard copy the print or record shall also be easily legible and non-erasable.
The hard copy may be replaced by an electronic file.
I'll need a hard copy on the flight.
There's a hard copy of everything in the archive room.
They tend to forget, though, about the step between computer and hard copy.
But I found this hard copy filed in the cold vault.
In the case of hard copy the print or record shall also be easily legible and non-erasable.
A hard copy of each sighting report and any photographs shall be forwarded on request to the flag State of the vessel concerned.
A hard copy of each sighting report and any photographs shall be forwarded on request to the flag state of the vessel concerned.
I'm just calling to ask if I could get a hard copy, as well as the disk.
She can get you a hard copy.
The original hard copy of Liam's physical exam... it's got to be here somewhere.

Alternatives:

physical copy
printed copy
paper copy
tangible copy
document printout

hardcopy

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

It is a variation of 'hard copy' where the two words are combined into one. It also refers to a physical copy of a document or file.

Examples:

Please send me a hardcopy of the contract for review.
I need a hardcopy of the manual for reference.

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Member States shall provide the information requested in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 by submitting the electronic form communicated to them by the Commission both electronically and as a hardcopy.
Member States shall provide the information requested in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 by submitting, both electronically and as a hardcopy, the electronic form communicated to them by the Commission.';
a hardcopy through a copying process.
It should be noted that data protection principles apply to both data stored electronically and data stored in hardcopy.

Alternatives:

physical copy
printed copy
paper copy
tangible copy
document printout

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