photocopy
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təˌkɒp noun
1.
a photographic reproduction of a document, print, or the like.
verb (used with object)
2.
to reproduce (a document, print, or the like) photographically.
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| —n , pl -copies | |
| 1. | See also microcopy a photographic reproduction of written, printed, or graphic work |
| —vb , -copies, -copies, -copying, -copied | |
| 2. | to reproduce (written, printed, or graphic work) on photographic material |
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Photocopy
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
photocopy
1924 in the sense of "make a photographic reproduction," from photo- "light" + copy (q.v.). The usual modern meaning arose 1942 with the advent of xerography. The noun is recorded from 1934. Photostat (1911) was a type of copying machine (trademark Commercial Camera Company, Providence, R.I.) whose name
became a generic noun and verb (1914) for "photocopy."
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Example sentences
There are also photocopy and fax services for guests traveling on business.
He rose, went to his files and found a photocopy of it.
The photocopy must be of sufficient quality to allow for verification of the photo and written information.
The business center is fully equipped with fax, photocopy and secretarial services.
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