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Definition of On paper
1. Adverb. As written or printed. "This is exactly what the composer had set down on paper"
Definition of On paper
1. Adverb. (figuratively) According to known information, such as statistics; in theory. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of On Paper
Literary usage of On paper
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia by Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia (1859)
"Meek and Hayden, 15 ; on paper of Wm. Stimpson, 15 ; on paper of Dr. Leidy, 15 ;
on paper of Dr. Le Conte, 15 ; on paper of Mr. Uhler, 15 ; on two papers by ..."
2. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1880)
"Since materials are free, we do not see why paper-makers should complain of a
reduction of the duty on paper, to say ю per cent, except from the narrowest ..."
3. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1918)
"The artist makes a brush drawing on paper of local manufacture produced from rice
... A proof of this first key-block is taken on paper, and transferred to ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1911)
"The oldest recorded document on paper was a deed of King Roger of Sicily, of the
year 1102; ... A notarial register on paper, at Geneva, dates from 1154. ..."
5. The Geographical Journal by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). (1905)
"on paper 10 6. Scotland, engraved. Printed from a transfer from copper, ...
on paper 10 8. County and District Maps of Great Britain, cheap edition, ..."
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