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Families rely on financial services more than ever, but those who need them most - who struggle to make ends meet - too often must contend with sky-high interest rates and tricks and traps buried in the fine print of their loan products.
Elizabeth Warren

Meaning of "fine print" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FINE PRINT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FINE PRINT

noun
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Fine print is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FINE PRINT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fine print

Fine print, small print, or "mouseprint" is less noticeable print smaller than the more obvious larger print it accompanies that advertises or otherwise describes or partially describes a commercial product or service. The larger print that is used in conjunction with fine print by the merchant often has the effect of deceiving the consumer into believing the offer is more advantageous than it really is, via a legal technicality which requires full disclosure of all terms or conditions, but does not specify the manner of disclosure. There is also strong evidence to suggest that the fine print is not read by the majority of consumers. Fine print may say the opposite of what the larger print says. For example, if the larger print says "pre-approved" the fine print will say "subject to approval." Especially in pharmaceutical advertisements, fine print may accompany a warning message, but this message is often neutralized by the more eye-catching positive images and pleasant background music.

Definition of fine print in the English dictionary

The definition of fine print in the dictionary is matter set in small type, as in a contract, esp considered as containing unfavourable conditions that the signer might overlook Also called: small print.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FINE PRINT

fine
fine art
Fine Gael
fine leg
fine structure
fine-cut
fine-draw
fine-drawn
fine-drew
fine-grain
fine-grained
fine-tooth comb
fine-toothed comb
fine-tune
fine-tuning
fineable
fineableness
fineish
fineless
finely

WORDS THAT END LIKE FINE PRINT

blueprint
carbon footprint
comprint
ecological footprint
fingerprint
footprint
forint
handprint
imprint
in print
large print
large-print
newsprint
out of print
overprint
preprint
print
reprint
screen print
small print
sprint

Synonyms and antonyms of fine print in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «fine print» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FINE PRINT

Find out the translation of fine print to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of fine print from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «fine print» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

印刷精美
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

letra pequeña
570 millions of speakers

English

fine print
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ठीक प्रिंट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غرامة المطبوعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мелкий шрифт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cópia fina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সূক্ষ্ম মুদ্রণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petits caractères
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cetakan halus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kleingedruckte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ただし書き
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

글씨
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apik print
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bản in đẹp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நல்ல அச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

छान प्रिंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ince baskı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ammenda di stampa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drobnym drukiem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Дрібний шрифт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imprimare amendă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ψιλά γράμματα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fynskrif
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

finstilta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fine print
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of fine print

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FINE PRINT»

The term «fine print» is very widely used and occupies the 20.926 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FINE PRINT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about fine print

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5 QUOTES WITH «FINE PRINT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word fine print.
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Mark Dayton
The fine print in the President's Social Security proposal is that all present and future workers under age 55 will have their promised retirement benefits cut.
2
Margaret Halsey
He has the common feeling of his profession. He enjoys a statement twice as much if it appears in fine print, and anything that turns up in a footnote... takes on the character of divine revelation.
3
Pete Seeger
Do you know the difference between education and experience? Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't.
4
Fulton J. Sheen
The big print giveth, and the fine print taketh away.
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Elizabeth Warren
Families rely on financial services more than ever, but those who need them most - who struggle to make ends meet - too often must contend with sky-high interest rates and tricks and traps buried in the fine print of their loan products.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FINE PRINT»

Discover the use of fine print in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to fine print and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Fine Print: How Big Companies Use "Plain English" to Rob ...
A bestselling author’s shocking analysis of the many ways we are victimized by corporations David Cay Johnston, the bestselling author of Perfectly Legal and Free Lunch, is famous for exposing the perfidies of our biggest institutions.
David Cay Johnston, 2012
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Financial Fine Print: Uncovering a Company's True Value
The trick is simply knowing where and how to look. Financial Fine Print is a great place to start. Written by veteran financial journalist Michelle Leder, this book lays bare the accounting tricks companies use to whitewash their numbers.
Michelle Leder, 2003
3
Boilerplate: The Fine Print, Vanishing Rights, and the Rule ...
To those interested in understanding the values that such practices violate, the potential harms that widespread boilerplate may cause, and legal methods that can be harnessed to protect vanishing consumer rights, this book is a milestone.
Margaret Jane Radin, 2013
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Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg
Recounts the story of the German printer credited with the invention of printing with movable type.
Joann Johansen Burch, 1991
5
The Fine Print
Teacher, you have need of someone to teach you ... to discern good and evil. (Heb. 5:12, 14) Dana, an esteemed and beloved educator, has always desired to encourage students to seek knowledge and gain understanding of the world around them; ...
Monica V. Harris, 2011
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The Leadership Contract: The Fine Print to Becoming a Great ...
This is a damning statistic and strikes at the heart of the problem with leadership today. The Leadership Contract tackles this problem head on and explores why leaders must commit to do a lot better.
Vince Molinaro, 2013
7
Fine Print
Three years ago, Kara Bianchi’s husband died in the line of duty.
Alanna Coca, 2011
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Fine print: reflections on the writing art
Offers advice on writing technique, argues that words must be used precisely and correctly, and provides examples of poor writing
James Jackson Kilpatrick, 1993
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George DeWolfe's Digital Photography Fine Print Workshop
Learn the secrets of fine art digital photography Produce captivating and high-quality photographs easily and consistently with help from this invaluable guide, based on renowned photographer George DeWolfe’s most popular workshop.
George DeWolfe, 2006
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The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing (Third Edition) was awarded the Gold Medal for best writing/publishing book in 2009 by the Independent Publisher Book Awards.
Mark Levine, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FINE PRINT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term fine print is used in the context of the following news items.
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Want 1% Interest On Your Checking Account? You Can Get It, But …
Eliminating fine print. Take the case of the most recent entrant in online banking, Aspiration. Wednesday, the Silicon Valley based company ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
$135000 fine wasn't for Refusing to Make a Wedding Cake. It was …
therawstory.com. One of the morals of this story is, if you're going to be anonymous or if you don't want to leave a paper trail, read the fine print. «Instinct Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Think twice before signing on for a free trial
Dig into the fine print. Read the specific terms and conditions of the offer. If you can't find them or don't understand exactly what you're agreeing ... «ConsumerReports.org, Jul 15»
4
Belt clips live on in smartphone radiation testing
That fine print became an issue earlier this year in Berkeley, California, when the city government passed a law that would require stores to ... «PC World New Zealand, Jul 15»
5
Dems await fine print of Iran deal
Senate Democrats are drawing red lines on an Iran deal as negotiators race toward a final agreement. Democrats will be crucial to making sure ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
6
Fine Print announces debut EP, share lead single 'About You'
Mixed by Dan Carey (Tame Impala and Hot Chip), the 'Fine Print' EP will be released on 28th August through B3SCI Records, and includes the ... «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
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Fine print helps Mark Meadows get his chairmanship back
Even in politics, it pays to read the fine print. House members who did propelled 11th District U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows, a Jackson County ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jul 15»
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'Dinner With Hillary' Contest Changes Fine Print To Not Exclude …
The Hillary Clinton campaign's “Dinner With Hillary” contest has slightly different fine print than past Clinton campaign contests. The rules have ... «Daily Caller, Jul 15»
9
Read the fine print in jobs report
Even if you aren't of "a certain age," you might want to pick up some reading glasses or a magnifying glass to look at the details of an ultimately ... «Bankrate.com, Jul 15»
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Look for fine print on sunscreen to avoid dangerous UV damage
BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) -- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Gem State is one of the worst places in the country for ... «KBOI-TV, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Fine print [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/fine-print>. May 2024 ».
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