paper-based

adjective

Done on paper, as opposed to on a computer.

“Paper-based examinations are becoming less popular with candidates, who prefer computer-based ones.”

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Meanings

adjectivepaper-based (comparative more paper-based, superlative most paper-based)

comparative more paper-based · superlative most paper-based

  1. Done on paper, as opposed to on a computer.

    Paper-based examinations are becoming less popular with candidates, who prefer computer-based ones.

    1 more example

    The impact is tangible. In 2023, South Western Railway replaced manual, paper-based systems with real-time Passenger Assistance - and the results speak volumes: […].

    2025 October 15, Emma Partlow, “Comment: Passenger Assistance”, in RAIL, number 1046, page 15
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“paper-based.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paper-based. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paper-based,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paper-based.

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