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photocopy

FOH-tuh-ko-pee

Photocopy (noun) means a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier. Example: “Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel.”

noun
1
A duplicate of a document made by a photocopier.
"Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel."
verb
1
To make a copy of a document using a photocopier.
"Could you photocopy these forms before the meeting?"

How to use photocopy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA copy of a document made on a photocopier, or the act of making one.

Common pairings
make a photocopy photocopy a document

Word forms

photocopied past tense, photocopies plural, photocopies singular

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Etymology

From "photo-" plus "copy."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “photocopy” mean?

The word “photocopy” means a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier. In plain terms, a copy of a document made on a photocopier, or the act of making one.

How do you pronounce “photocopy”?

“Photocopy” is pronounced FOH-tuh-ko-pee (/ˈfəʊtəˌkɒpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “photocopy” in a sentence?

Here is “photocopy” used in a sentence: “Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel.”

What part of speech is “photocopy”?

Depending on how it is used, “photocopy” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “photocopy” have?

“Photocopy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier.

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