photocopy
/ˈfəʊtəʊkɒpi
/noun (plural photocopies)
A photographic copy of printed or written material produced by a process involving the action of light on a specially prepared surface.The library provided 6,866 photographs and 51,211 photocopies of the material to its readers....
- I like to read from a print but a photocopy, scan or photograph is the second best; of course, face to face is best!
- We make a huge act of faith when we look at some photocopies of materials attached to written submissions, and do not actually look for legislation ourselves.
Synonyms
reproduction, copy, mimeograph, mimeo, facsimile, fax, duplicate
trademark Xerox, photostat
verb (photocopies, photocopying, photocopied) [with object]
Make a photocopy of: you can photocopy the entry form...
- So the Listener could sue you for photocopying this article and trying to sell the copy, but it can't prevent you writing about it in your own words.
- Companies have been urged to make sure their staff do not injure themselves at office Christmas parties by dancing on desks or photocopying themselves.
- To date, printed scores have been strictly protected; photocopying them is illegal.
Synonyms
copy, mimeograph, mimeo, xerox, photostat, fax, duplicate, reproduce, make a Xerox of
Derivatives
photocopiable
/ /fəʊtəʊˈkɒpɪəb(ə)l / adjective ...- The colouring competition was part of an eight-page booklet containing two lesson plans for teachers, photocopiable worksheets and the FBD Trust colouring competition to challenge and inspire students.
- I'm trying to produce something which is a) big enough that you can read it b) small enough to fit onto the invite c) photocopiable.
- Downloadable audio files and photocopiable documents will provide a rich resource for English teachers.