photocopy
Photocopy (noun) means a duplicate of a document made by a photocopier. Example: “Keep a photocopy of your passport when you travel.”
How to use photocopy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA copy of a document made on a photocopier, or the act of making one.
Word forms
photocopied past tense, photocopies plural, photocopies singular
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Keep a _____ of your passport when you travel.
Etymology
From "photo-" plus "copy."
Synonyms
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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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