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In the little hall leading to it was a rack holding various Socialist or radical newspapers, tracts, and pamphlets in very small print and on very bad paper. The subjects treated were technical Marxist theories.
Agnes Smedley

Meaning of "small print" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SMALL PRINT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SMALL PRINT

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Small 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 SMALL 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 small print in the English dictionary

The definition of small print in the dictionary is matter in a contract, etc, printed in small type, esp when considered to be a trap for the unwary.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SMALL PRINT

small forward
small fry
small game
small goods
small hours
small intestine
small letter
small magpie
small pica
small potatoes
small royal
small screen
small slam
small stores
small stuff
small talk
small town
small waved umber
small white
small wonder

WORDS THAT END LIKE SMALL PRINT

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

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

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Translation of «small print» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SMALL PRINT

Find out the translation of small print to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of small 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 «small print» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

> 附属细则
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

letra pequeña
570 millions of speakers

English

small print
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

छोटे प्रिंट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بحروف صغيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мелким шрифтом
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

letras miúdas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছোট মুদ্রণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

clauses imprimées en petits caractères
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cetakan kecil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kleingedruckte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

細字部分
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

> 세목
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cetak cilik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

in nhỏ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிறிய அச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लहान प्रिंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

küçük baskı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parte scritta in piccolo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drobnym drukiem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дрібним шрифтом
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

mic print
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

liten skrift
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of small print

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SMALL PRINT»

The term «small print» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.542 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SMALL PRINT» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «SMALL PRINT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word small print.
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Agnes Smedley
In the little hall leading to it was a rack holding various Socialist or radical newspapers, tracts, and pamphlets in very small print and on very bad paper. The subjects treated were technical Marxist theories.
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Agnes Smedley
I joined another circle and the leader gave us a little leaflet in very small print, asking us to read it carefully and then come prepared to ask questions. It was a technical Marxist subject and I did not understand it nor did I know what questions to ask.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SMALL PRINT»

Discover the use of small print in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to small print and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Small Print
He doesn't expect to find an aggravating female living in his attic, insisting she has a right to be there. The small print in the contract backs her up, but Turner is determined to maintain his privacy.
Barbara Elsborg, 2010
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The Small Print of Succes: The Little Details That Will Make ...
The Little Details That Will Make a Big Difference to Your Career David Thompson. wouldn't have bought this book. You now have in your hands the design to achieve that success. Many people assume that if they simply do what they are paid ...
David Thompson, 2012
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BOOK of TRUTHS - Small Print Edition
This is a special edition in small print of the Padgett Messages in one book. These are messages given to mankind by loving spirits Who desire that the world should know the truths of our creation, purpose and destiny. Love is the central ...
Joseph Babinsky (Compiler), James E. Padgett (Recorder), 2009
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The Secret Keeping: (Small-Print Edition)
A LAMBDA Notable Book, Goldie Award Finalist, Semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and an IPPY Bronze medalist. [Publisher's Special: Edition / ten point font / Complete & Unabridged] SYNOPSIS: What do you get if you mix ...
Francine Saint Marie, 2009
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The Everything Large-Print Word Search Book, Volume VI: 150 ...
This all-new volume of 150 oversized puzzles was created especially for puzzlers who are tired of small type and tight spacing.
Charles Timmerman, 2013
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Better Eyesight: The Complete Magazines of William H. Bates
In some cities it was believed by many that the cause of imperfect sight in schoolchildren was the use of small print in the textbooks. When schools were permitted to use only large print for the children, eyestrain, headaches and other troubles ...
Thomas R. Quackenbush, 2000
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The Everything Large-Print Word Search Book: 150 ...
The great outdoors Jam-packed with 150 brand-new puzzles in an easy-on-the-eyes format, this collection delivers hours of fun while helping to boost vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills.
Jennifer Edmondson, 2010
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The Rules of Money: How to Make It and How to Hold on to It, ...
Small print can cost you. Check it carefully. I love the sort of small print classics, such as taking shoes back that don't fit only to be told they can't be refunded if they have left the store. Or the small print on medications that say they can make  ...
Richard Templar, 2011
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The Rules of Wealth: A personal code for prosperity and plenty
I love the sort of small print classics, such as taking shoes back that don't fit only to be told they can't be refunded if they have left the store. Or the small print on medications that say they can make you sick and you can't sue. Or the small print  ...
Richard Templar, 2013
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Small Business Marketing For Dummies
They catch reader attention when placed in ads, and they provide a measurable way to reward customers with price reductions. When using coupons, protect your profitability through small-print advisories stating expiration dates and that the ...
Barbara Findlay Schenck, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SMALL PRINT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term small print is used in the context of the following news items.
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Let us abolish small print, small minds
I tend to be frugal when buying something necessary, but joyless. Underwear comes to mind, as does toilet paper, bed sheets, most vegetables, hair cuts and ... «The News-Press, Jul 15»
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I read all the small print on the internet and it made me want to die
Alex Hern decided not to do anything for a week – unless he'd read all the terms and conditions first. Seven days and 146,000 words later, what did he learn? «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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Google Photos sounds great, but you should read the small print
Google's new Photos service has a lot to offer. But before you sign up, make sure you read and understand the small print. Perhaps the biggest announcement ... «SiliconBeat, May 15»
4
Big Valuations Come With Dangerous Small Print
Editor's note: Ben Narasin was an entrepreneur for 25 years before becoming an institutional seed investor. Jeremy Abelson is the founder and portfolio ... «TechCrunch, Apr 15»
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ECB's Mersch: German reservations reflected in QE's 'small print'
"German reservations are taken into account fully, though perhaps only when you read the small print," he told Germany's Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung. Mersch ... «Reuters, Jan 15»
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2015 Delta National Small Prints Exhibition Opens Jan. 29 at …
JONESBORO – The 2015 Delta National Small Prints Exhibition will open to the public at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Bradbury Gallery in Fowler Center, ... «ASU News, Jan 15»
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$11 Extra In The Fine Print Of Telstra iPhone 6 Ad Costs The Telco …
But the small print revealed there was an additional $11 monthly cost for the iPhone 6, bringing the total cost to $81. The ACCC considered the ad false or ... «Business Insider Australia, Dec 14»
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One small PRINT for man: Nasa astronauts create first 3D-printed …
Astronauts on the ISS have printed the first 3D object in space (shown). They used a printer built by California-based company Made in Space. It was taken to ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»
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Photos: Small Print Toronto celebrates Roald Dahl Day
Almost 400 golden-ticket-holding fans turned out at the Toronto Reference Library on Oct. 19 to celebrate Small Print Toronto's Roald Dahl Day and the 50th ... «Quill & Quire, Oct 14»
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Hard-to-read drug labels cause more than eye strain, could lead to …
Instructions on an over-the-counter pill bottle are shown in Toronto on Monday, July 7, 2014. Trying to decipher dose instructions written in small print on ... «Canada.com, Jul 14»

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