Photocopy

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɑpi/

Definitions of photocopy

noun a reproduction of a document or other printed matter made by using a photocopying machine

Example Sentences

A1 I need to make a photocopy of my passport for the hotel.

A2 Can you please give me a photocopy of the contract for my records?

B1 The photocopy of the map was not clear enough to read the street names.

B2 I always carry a photocopy of my ID in case I lose the original.

C1 The photocopy of the painting was so well done, it looked like the original.

C2 The museum provided a high-quality photocopy of the rare manuscript for research purposes.

verb to make a photocopy of something

Example Sentences

A1 I need to photocopy this document for my boss.

A2 Can you photocopy these pages for me before the meeting?

B1 She asked me to photocopy the contract and send it to her by email.

B2 I will photocopy the important files and keep them in a safe place.

C1 The secretary photocopies all the documents for the office on a daily basis.

C2 In order to save time, I usually photocopy important papers instead of handwriting them.

Examples of photocopy in a Sentence

formal Please make a photocopy of this document for our records.

informal Can you quickly photocopy these papers for me?

slang I need to run off a quick photocopy of this before the meeting.

figurative His memory was like a photocopy, always reproducing the same details perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of photocopy

past tense

photocopied

plural

photocopies

comparative

more photocopy

superlative

most photocopy

present tense

photocopies

future tense

will photocopy

perfect tense

have photocopied

continuous tense

is photocopying

singular

photocopy

positive degree

photocopy

infinitive

to photocopy

gerund

photocopying

participle

photocopied

Origin and Evolution of photocopy

First Known Use: 1936 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'photocopy' originated from the combination of the prefix 'photo-' meaning light or image, and the word 'copy' meaning reproduction.
Evolution of the word: The term 'photocopy' was first used in 1936 to describe the process of making copies of documents using a photographic method. Over time, the word has become synonymous with the act of reproducing documents using a photocopier machine.