Photocopy

/ˈfoʊtəˌkɑːpi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A duplicate of a document or image created by a photocopier.

I made a photocopy of my driver's license for the application.

A photocopied version of any printed material.

The professor handed out a photocopy of the lecture notes to all students.

The process of creating a copy of a document using a photocopier.

She explained the photocopy procedure before the exam.

verb

To make a copy of a document or image using a photocopier.

Please photocopy these pages for the meeting.

To reproduce a document or image by means of photocopying.

He will photocopy the handbook for all new employees.

The term photocopy comes from the combination of 'photo-', meaning light, and 'copy', from Greek 'kopos' meaning to cut or strike.

make a photocopy

to create a photocopy of a document.

photocopying service

a service that provides photocopying.

photocopy machine

a machine used to make photocopies.

copy

An identical reproduction of something.

document

An official paper that provides information.

scanner

A device that converts physical documents into digital format.

To duplicate something quickly.

I'll just photocopy this and we'll be done in no time.

To make a quick reproduction without worrying about quality.

Just slap it in the photocopier and send it out.