(1) In computer graphics, to "paint" the screen using a tablet stylus or mouse to simulate a paintbrush. See paint program.
(2) To transfer an image as in the phrase "the laser printer paints the image onto a photosensitive drum."
(2) To transfer an image as in the phrase "the laser printer paints the image onto a photosensitive drum."
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