dot matrix
Americannoun
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a method of forming characters and graphics, used by CRTs and other screens, some printers dot-matrixprinters, and some plotters, by creating the desired pattern using dots from a dense matrix.
Etymology
Origin of dot matrix
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Skytyping is the technological equivalent of moving from handwriting to a wireless dot matrix printer, said Andy’s 48-year-old grandson Stephen Stinis, who took Skytypers over from his father, Greg.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022
The first standout feature is a dot matrix LED panel sliced into the upper right corner of the keyboard that gives the Animate its name.
From The Verge • Feb. 16, 2022
The man took Andrea Cincotta’s computer and her dot matrix printer, loaded them into his truck and then resumed working on the apartment building’s mailboxes.
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2021
We had a dot matrix printer that took half an hour to print a single script – and it was state of the art.
From The Guardian • Jan. 17, 2017
Open boxes contain stacks of paper from old dot matrix printers, detailing the expenses and income of the Martin-Gale Mortgage Corp.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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