paperless

adj — 3 senses

paperless

adj

Etymology From paper + -less.

1

Without paper.

  • The paperless walls of the bedroom looked grey and cheerless.
2

Relating to or involving the communication or storage of information electronically, rather than with paper.

  • Many banks are now offering paperless billing.
3

Of a person Lacking official documentation or evidence of identity.

  • The government will aim to identify paperless refugees.
Derived terms
paperlessly, paperlessness, paperless office

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