printing press
The invention of the 'printing press' in the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg significantly transformed the dissemination of information and the spread of literacy.
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Definition
B2Technology
(general)A machine that transfers ink onto paper or other materials to produce multiple copies of text or images.
Example
- The printing press allowed for the rapid production of books, making literature more accessible to the general public.
C1History
(academic)A revolutionary device invented in the 15th century that enabled the mass production of printed materials, greatly influencing the spread of knowledge.
Example
- The printing press played a crucial role in the Renaissance by facilitating the widespread distribution of new ideas and scientific discoveries.
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