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on paper
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- In writing, particularly handwritten or printed as opposed to digital. During the final exam, students are allowed to bring their computer science notes that are on paper.
- Based on debatable inference; in theory; by appearances only. On paper they're perfect for each other, but it's been six months and their relationship is already on the rocks.
- Officially; de jure.
- Of a convicted criminal: on parole. This means you can vote even if you are in jail or prison, or “on paper” (on probation, parole or extended supervision) for a misdemeanor.
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| Español | sobre el papel |
|---|---|
| Français | sur le papier |
| Română | pe hârtie |
| Русский | на бумаге na bumage |
Talk about this word "on paper." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/on%20paper. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. on paper. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/on%20paper "on paper." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/on%20paper.
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@misc{on_paper_2026,
title = {on paper},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/on%20paper},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
