Copier

/ˈkɒpiər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A machine that makes copies of documents or images.

The office just bought a new copier that scans and prints in color.

A person who copies the work of others, sometimes in a derivative or unoriginal manner.

He was criticized for being a copier rather than an innovator in his field.

From 'copy' + '-er'

photo copier

A machine that uses light to transfer images onto paper.

make a copy

To create a duplicate of a document or file.

to photocopy

To reproduce a document using a photocopying machine.

copy

To reproduce a document or image.

replicate

To make an exact copy or reproduction.

duplicate

To make an identical copy of something.

A term for a person who imitates others' work.

He's such a copier, always taking ideas from others.

A device that is overly used in an office setting.

That old copier is a real pain; it breaks down all the time.