Photocopy


[foh-tuh-kop-ee] /ˈfoʊ təˌkɒp i/

noun, plural photocopies.
1.
a photographic reproduction of a document, print, or the like.
verb (used with object), photocopied, photocopying.
2.
to reproduce (a document, print, or the like) photographically.
/ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpɪ/
noun (pl) -copies
1.
a photographic reproduction of written, printed, or graphic work See also microcopy
verb -copies, -copying, -copied
2.
to reproduce (written, printed, or graphic work) on photographic material
v.

1924 in the sense of “make a photographic reproduction,” from photo- “photographic” + copy (v.). The usual modern meaning arose 1942 with the advent of xerography. The noun is recorded from 1934. Related: Photocopied; photocopying.

Read Also:

  • Photocurrent

    [foh-toh-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-] /ˈfoʊ toʊˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-/ noun, Physics. 1. an produced by a photoelectric effect. /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkʌrənt/ noun 1. an electric current produced by electromagnetic radiation in the photoelectric effect, photovoltaic effect, or photoconductivity

  • Photodecomposition

    [foh-toh-dee-kom-puh-zish-uh n] /ˌfoʊ toʊˌdi kɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən/ noun, Chemistry. 1. the breaking down of molecules by radiant energy.

  • Photodegradable

    [foh-toh-di-grey-duh-buh l] /ˌfoʊ toʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəl/ adjective 1. (of a substance) capable of being broken down by light. /ˌfəʊtəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/ adjective 1. (of plastic) capable of being decomposed by prolonged exposure to light photodegradable pho·to·de·grad·a·ble (fō’tō-dĭ-grā’də-bəl) adj. Capable of being chemically broken down by light. photodegradable (fō’tō-dĭ-grā’də-bəl) Capable of decomposing when exposed to light. Photodegradable […]

  • Photodermatitis

    photodermatitis pho·to·der·ma·ti·tis (fō’tō-dûr’mə-tī’tĭs) n. Dermatitis caused by exposure to ultraviolet light.

  • Photodetector

    [foh-toh-di-tek-ter] /ˈfoʊ toʊ dɪˌtɛk tər/ noun 1. . 2. Electronics. any device, as a photodiode, phototube, or photovoltaic cell, that uses the photoelectric effect to convert radiant energy into an electrical signal.


Disclaimer: Photocopy definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.