Pronunciation: /fækˈsɪməli/

Definitions of facsimile

noun an exact copy or reproduction, especially of a document

Example Sentences

A1 I sent a facsimile of the document to the office.

A2 Please send me a facsimile of the contract for my records.

B1 The facsimile machine is out of order, so we have to send the document via email.

B2 The facsimile of the painting was so detailed that it looked almost real.

C1 The museum displayed a facsimile of the original manuscript for visitors to see.

C2 The facsimile of the ancient artifact was created using advanced 3D printing technology.

adjective pertaining to an exact copy or reproduction

Example Sentences

A1 The facsimile copy of the document was identical to the original.

A2 She sent a facsimile letter to confirm the appointment.

B1 The facsimile signature on the contract raised suspicions.

B2 The facsimile reproduction of the painting was of high quality.

C1 The facsimile report was indistinguishable from the original.

C2 The facsimile document was so accurate that it fooled many experts.

Examples of facsimile in a Sentence

formal The library provided a facsimile of the original manuscript for research purposes.

informal I'll send you a facsimile of the document via email.

slang Let me shoot you a facsimile of that report real quick.

figurative The replica was a facsimile of the famous painting, indistinguishable from the original.

Grammatical Forms of facsimile

past tense

facsimiled

plural

facsimiles

comparative

more facsimile

superlative

most facsimile

present tense

facsimiles

future tense

will facsimile

perfect tense

have facsimiled

continuous tense

is facsimiling

singular

facsimile

positive degree

facsimile

infinitive

to facsimile

gerund

facsimiling

participle

facsimiled

Origin and Evolution of facsimile

First Known Use: 1598 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'facsimile' originated from the Latin word 'fac simile' which means 'make similar'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the late 16th century to refer to an exact copy or reproduction of a document, the term 'facsimile' has evolved to also include electronic transmissions of documents or images.